Single Use Pressure Sensors
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PendoTECH’s Single Use Pressure Sensors™ measure static and dynamic pressure of gases and liquids in your biopharmaceutical processes – accurately and cost effectively. Robust enough to be repeatedly cleaned and inexpensive enough to be utilized in disposable applications, our Single Use Pressure Sensors deliver a dependable alternative to stainless steel pressure transducers. The sensors feature PendoTECH High Accuracy Pressure (MEMS-HAP™) Chips and are perfect for filtration and chromatography processes, monitoring of glass and disposable bioreactors, filling operations and more. They are available in caustic-resistant polysulfone to withstand sanitization processes. PendoTECH’s pressure sensors, which are qualified for use up to 75 psi, are compatible with PendoTECH’s PressureMAT™ monitor/transmitter, PendoTECH’s Process Control Systems or other pre-qualified third-party monitors.
Single Use Pressure Sensor Data Sheet
Pressure Sensors for Use in
Flexible BioProcess Containers Data Sheet
The pressure sensors can be integrated for pressure measurement and control with either a PressureMAT™ System (monitor/transmitter) or a PendoTECH Process Control System, depending on the number of sensors and process requirements. The data collected by these systems can be output to a PC or another data monitoring device. They also can be integrated into other pre-qualified 3rd party pumps & monitors. The pressure sensors are very accurate in the pressure ranges typically used with flexible tubing and are qualified for use to 75 psi.
Process Scale Pressure Sensors
- Applications include multi-stage depth filtration, TFF/crossflow filtration, and bioreactor pressure monitoring and many more
- Available for use with tubing from 1/8 inch to 1 inch inner diameter (for luer size see below) or a sanitary flange
- Unobstructed flow path & no dead legs provides dramatically reduced hold-up volume versus stainless steel transducers or gauges
- Qualified for use in the range from -7 to 75 psi
- Compatible with gamma irradiation
- All materials meet USP Class VI
- Integral 12 inch cable connects to reusable monitor/ transmitter/alarm cable via molded connector
- Each sensor is tested for quality and accuracy during manufacturing and rejected if out of specification (no calibration required)
- Manufactured in a clean room in an FDA registered, ISO 13485 facility
- May be repeatedly cleaned and reused
- Low cost
- Sensors may be autoclaved one time
- Polycarbonate material or caustic resistant polysulfone (please review Application Note- Autoclave of Single Use Pressure Sensors)
- Certificate of quality included with lot certification; individual NIST Calibration Certificates are optional
- May be non-invasively tested in-place with the PressureCHECKER™ device
- Validation guide available on request
Hose Barb Design Features
The design features no mold parting-line where the tubing is secured, which can be a source of leaks. The single barb shaft provides space for the hose to relax behind the barb, causing the tie-wrap to work like a drawstring. A tie-wrap placed over the antirotation device (designed by Eldon James Corp.) will lock the tubing, preventing it from becoming loose by a twisting motion. If a more secure fitting than a tie-wrap is required for higher pressure, either a BarbLock® or Oetiker Clamp can be used, and they both give a very secure 360° radial compression seal.
PendoTECH Pressure Sensors – for Smaller Scale Processes
The luer sensors are offered in polycarbonate and polysulfone and have male/female luer lock inlet/outlet ports and come with a cap on the female luer port for dead-end applications. With the universal luer fitting, they can be adapted to processes in different manners. A couple of examples are they can be used in-line at low flow rates (1/16 or 1/8 inch tubing) or on a 1/4 or 3/8 inch barb fitting with luer port. The polycarbonate version is sterile for aseptic connection.
PendoTECH Pressure Sensor Data* 100 Sensors
* Data from 100 random sensors manufactured with the PendoTECH High Accuracy Pressure chips (MEMS-HAP chips) and measured with the PendoTECH Process Control System.
BarbLock® is a registered trademark of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation all rights reserved.
Adaptor Cables for Third Party Monitors
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- PDKT-650-298SC – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/ phone jack for Scilog pumps
- PDKT-650-298MG – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/phone jack for Midgee monitor
- PDKT-650-298MN – Reusable shielded 6 ft connector cable w/ phone jack for Pall Minim
Fittings
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- PDKT-103-03 – 1/4inch x 1/4inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
- PDKT-104-03 – 3/8inch x 3/8inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
- PDKT-105-03 – 1/2inch x 1/2inch polycarbonate straight connector with luer port
- PDKT-V3PS-000 – Luer polysulfone 3-way stopcock
- PDKT-650-298 – Reusable shielded connector 12 ft cable for sensor w/ colored leads
- PDKT-650-298BH – Bulkhead connector for panel mount connection of PendoTECH Pressure & Conductivity Sensors
- PMAT-EXT-12F – Pressure senor extension cable (12ft)
- PendoTECH PressureCHECKER™ for non-invasive testing of sensors
- PDKT-650-298CVR – Pressure sensor cable dust cover/zero simulator for PressureMAT
Data Sheets
Technical Notes
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- Application Note: Autoclave
- Application Note: Short Term NaOH Compatibility
- Technical Note: Sensor Materials
- Application Note: PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors™: For Single Use and Glass Bioreactor Monitoring and Control
- PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors with Ingress-Protection (IP) Rated 67 Connectors
- PendoTECH Single Use Pressure Sensors: Calibration, Accuracy, and Implementation
- PendoTECH Sensor Chemical Compatibility
- Application Note: Measuring the Liquid Volume in a BioProcess Container
- Technical Note: PendoTECH Sensors and Industry 4.0: Integrating a PendoTECH Single Use Sensor System with a Digital Highway
- Application Note: Preliminary X-Ray Irradiation Evaluation
Articles
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- “Single-Use Pressure Sensors for Continuous Processing and Leak Testing” – Dennis Annarelli, PhD, Mark Marrano, Josh Huang, and Jim Furey- Genetic Engineering News, (Sept 2018)
- “Single-Use Noninvasive Sensing Technology” – Jim Furey – Genetic Engineering News, (July 2009)
- “Using In-Line Disposable Pressure Sensors to Evaluate Depth Filter Performance” – Lee R. Bink and Jim Furey – BioProcess International 8(2), (February 2010)
- “Measuring Pressure at Very Low Levels with High Accuracy in Single-Use Systems” – Dennis C. Annarelli, Jim Furey, Benjamin Less, and Joshua Huang – BioProcess International 13(3)s, (March 2015)
Polycarbonate
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- PRESS-N-025 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polycarbonate, 0.25 inch hose barb
- PRESS-N-038 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polycarbonate, 0.375 inch hose barb
- PRESS-N-050 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polycarbonate, 0.50 inch hose barb
- PRESS-N-075 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polycarbonate, 0.75 inch hose barb
- PRESS-N-100 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polycarbonate, 1 inch hose barb
- PRESS-S-000 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, polycarbonate, with luer – Sterile
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Polysulfone
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- PREPS-N-012 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 0.125 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-025 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 0.25 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-038 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 0.375 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-050 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 0.50 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-075 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 0.75 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-100 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 1 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-5-5 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 3/4 inch Sanitary Flange Inlet/Outlet
- PREPS-N-5-038 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 3/4 inch Sanitary Flange to 3/8” hose barb
- PREPS-N-5-050 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 3/4 inch Sanitary Flange to ½” hose barb
- PREPS-N-1-1 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 1 inch Sanitary Flange Inlet/Outlet
- PREPS-N-15-15 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 1.5 inch Sanitary Flange Inlet/Outlet
- PREPS-N-1-100 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, 1 inch Sanitary Flange to 1 inch hose barb
- PREPS-N-000 – Single Use Pressure Sensor, non-sterile, polysulfone, with luer
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*Sensors (except PRESS-S-000) are available with the individual serial numbers and individual NIST Calibration Certificates in addition to the lot certification. Depending on the calibration range required, the suffix -B or -30 or -60 is added to the part number. Contact PendoTECH for more information on this service. NOTICE: NOT FOR ABOVE 75 PSIG (5.2 BAR). Each prospective user must test the sensor for its proposed application to determine its suitability for the purpose intended prior to incorporating the sensor into any process or application. The sensor is not designed, intended or authorized for use as components in life support or medical devices. Product is not designed for any application in which the failure of the product could result in personal injury, death or property damage
** All sensors available with IP67 water-tight connector (-W)
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