Pressure switch offers excellent installation flexibility and versatile connectivity

Parker Hannifin has launched the SCPSDI, a next-generation pressure switch engineered for permanent series use in demanding industrial applications.

The switch combines an innovative design with diverse connection possibilities, making it an excellent choice for a wide range of industries, including industrial manufacturing equipment, off-road machinery, power generation, and transportation. It delivers flexible, robust, low-maintenance pressure switching, while an intuitive graphical interface ensures easy operation. Users will further benefit from the new pressure switch's improved diagnostics and monitoring functions, stability and durability, simplified installation and commissioning.

The pressure switch features a unique external-thread pressure port that can be rotated independently of the housing, allowing installation even in tight spaces. After installation, the housing itself can be rotated over 240°, providing excellent adaptability to various mounting conditions. For the internal-thread pressure port, all components that come into contact with the pressurised medium are constructed from stainless steel. The seal-free design enables the sensor to be used with a wide range of substances, including corrosive and aggressive media, providing enhanced durability and broad application compatibility. The sensor is equipped with a bevelled display that ensures readability from large distances and can be rotated 180° for overhead installation. An additional two-colour indicator clearly displays the switching status, improving operational transparency.

The switch records pressure using a long-term, stable, and maintenance-free measuring cell. Functional errors are signalled and can be further processed. The robust metal housing contains no moving seals, making it resistant to moisture, shock, and vibrations, which provides reliable operation even in harsh industrial environments.

The device is designed for ease of use, with terminology, symbols, and a menu structure that comply with the VDMA standard journal. Parameters can be readily browsed and adjusted using buttons, simplifying commissioning and maintenance. Each switching output can be individually configured as normally open or normally closed contacts, with adjustable on/off switching pressures, delay times, and hysteresis or window functions. Depending on the version, the analogue output can be configured as either a switchable current output (0–20mA or 4–20mA) or a voltage output (0–10V). Additionally, I/O-Link communication is integrated as a standard feature, allowing for seamless integration with modern automation systems.

The switch is available in various versions to meet diverse application requirements, offering pressure ranges from 4 bar to 600 bar, options for internal or external threads, and models with switching outputs only or combined with an analogue output.

The launch of SCPSDI is part of the upcoming renewal of the company's controller family range, reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions for industrial automation.

"The SCPSDI exemplifies Parker's ongoing commitment to innovation and customer-focused design," said Konstantin Reichtner, product manager at Parker SensoControl. "Its unique combination of installation flexibility, robust construction, and versatile connectivity makes it a highly effective solution for a wide range of industrial applications."