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Digital Display
Description
Pressure Sensors
Two-color LED display

AP-30 Series
The green and red two-color LED display clearly shows abnormal
pressure even from a distance. The AP-30 Series enables more
reliable pressure control than conventional mechanical pressure
switches or digital pressure sensors.

Features
11-mm 0.43" large, two-color LED display
Choose from four different pressure units
Fast response time of 2.5 ms
Repeatability of 0.2% of F.S.

Rated pressure
Negative pressure 0 to -29.9 inchHg
(0 to -101.3 kPa)
Positive pressure 0 to 14.50 Psi
(0 to 100.0 kPa)
0 to 145.0 Psi
(0 to 1.000 MPa)
Compound pressure 29.9 to -29.9 inchHg
(101.3 to -101.3 kPa)
The largest character
height in its class: 11 mm
0.43" 11mm
0.43" 8mm
The measured value can be clearly 0.31"
seen even when the sensor is
mounted at the back of equipment AP-30 Conventional model
to control base pressure.

High-resolution: 1/1000
High-resolution enables precise adjustment and high accuracy.

Unit conversion function Psi

The pressure can be displayed in (inchHg)
any of four pressure units enabling
it to be used worldwide. bar Pa
Psi: North America
Pa: International System of kgf/cm2
Units (SI)
kgf/cm2, mmHg: Japan
bar: Europe

Analog output function 5V

(1 to 5 V)
The analog output can be used to
record pressure data.
0
Time

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Applications

Checking suction of wafer chip Checking suction of bottles Checking suction of chip Checking suction of PC boards
components

Control of compressor operation Control of application pressure of Observing pressure of air press Observing pressure of air screw
dispenser machine driver

Specifications
Type Negative pressure Positive pressure Compound pressure
NPN AP-31K AP-32K AP-33K AP-34K
Model
PNP AP-31KP AP-32KP AP-33KP AP-34KP
145 Psi

14.5 Psi
0

-29.9 inchHg
0 to -29.9 inchHg 0 to 14.50 Psi 0 to 145.0 Psi 29.9 to -29.9 inchHg
Rated pressure
(0 to -101.3 kPa) (0 to 100.0 kPa) (0 to 1.000 MPa) (101.3 to -101.3 kPa)
Proof pressure 72.5 Psi (490 kPa) 72.5 Psi (490 kPa) 217.5 Psi (1.47 MPa) 72.5 Psi (490 kPa)
Pressure type Gauge pressure Gauge pressure Gauge pressure Gauge pressure
Fluid types Air or non-corrosive gases
Display 3 1/2-digit, 2-color, 7-segment LED (Character height: 11 mm 0.43")
0.1 inchHg, 0.1 inchHg,
0.02 Psi, 0.1 kPa, 0.2 Psi, 0.001 MPa,
Display resolution 0.1 kPa, 1 mmHg, 0.2 kPa, 2 mmHg,
0.001kgf/cm2, 0.001 bar 0.01kgf/cm2, 0.01 bar
0.001 bar 0.002 bar
Detectable pressure range -15% to +110% of F.S. -15% to +110% of F.S. -15% to +110% of F.S. -15% to +110% of F.S.
Repeatability 0.2% of F.S. (5 ms or more)
Response time (chattering prevention 2.5/5/100/500 ms 2.5/5/100/500 ms 2.5/5/100/500 ms 2.5/5/100/500 ms
function) (selectable) (selectable) (selectable) (selectable)
Control output 100 mA max. (40 V max.), Residual voltage: 1 V max. 2-output (N.O./N.C. selectable)
Analog output 1 to 5 V (Load impedance: 47 k min.)
Temperature Analog output 2% max. (of F.S.) of detecting pressure at +25C (0 to +50C)
fluctuation Display 1% max. (of F.S.) of detecting pressure at +25C (0 to +50C)
Current consumption 50 mA (at 24 V), 90 mA (at 12 V)
Power supply 12 to 24 VDC10% 12 to 24 VDC10% 12 to 24 VDC10% 12 to 24 VDC10%
Ambient temperature 0 to +50C 0 to +50C 0 to +50C 0 to +50C
Front housing: Polyamide, Front panel sheet: PET, Rear housing: Polysulfone,
Material
Pressure port: Die-cast zinc, Cable: Oil-proof cabtyre cable
Weight (including 2-m 6.6' cable) Approx. 120 g Approx. 120 g Approx. 120 g Approx. 120 g

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Functions
Simple setting: Checking suction condition Leakage test
Before a serious problem arises the AP-30 Series can The AP-30 Series detects a fall in pressure caused by a
detect a fall in base pressure or a damaged vacuum pad crack in PET bottles.
Conventional pressure switches cannot easily detect
whether the current pressure is within tolerance and AP-32K
cannot be precisely adjusted. This is because they have
trimmers for adjustment. The AP-30 Series has a digital
display and two non-contact outputs, which provides an
easy-to-read display and precise adjustment. Also, the
display can be changed between a single-color (red only)
and two-color (red and green) display. The two-color
display allows you to see the current pressure at a glance.

Suction transfer process

Confirmation of workpiece seating

The AP-30 Series detects a fall in pressure caused by air
leakage from a gap between the base and target.
AP-31K

AP-32K

Confirm base pressure at a glance Simple automatic tuning

A single compressor is often used for several processes.
If a certain process uses a large amount of pressure,
other processes cannot operate correctly due to a lack of
pressure. Therefore, it is necessary to install a pressure
sensor in each process. The AP-30 Series is ideal
because it enables you to judge the current pressure at a
glance and to easily set each sensor.
The AP-30 Series offers 4 convenient tuning modes. The
auto-tuning mode enables you to set the detection level
automatically with two presses of the key when a target is
picked up and released. One of the two outputs can be
used to alert operators when the vacuum pad is damaged
or clogged.

AP-33K

High-accuracy and high-speed response

Repeatability: Response time:

0.2% of F.S. 2.5 ms

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Compound pressure model Chatter prevention function

To save time in the suction transfer process of small parts, When a large-bore cylinder or an ejector is activated, the
a negative pressure sensor is used to check the suction of base pressure drops momentarily. Conventional digital
the target and a positive pressure sensor is used to detect pressure sensors regard the instantaneous pressure drop
a vacuum break. A single AP-34K can detect both as an abnormal condition and stop the machine, even if
negative and positive pressure. the pressure drop is too small to affect operation. The AP-
30s chatter prevention function ignores instantaneous
changes in pressure and reliably detects only a serious
N.O./N.C. output selectable drop in base pressure.
The peak-hold/bottom-hold value can be checked on the
display.

Connections
NPN PNP

Brown Brown

Black or white Black or white

12 to 24 VDC Load 12 to 24 VDC
Load

Blue Blue

Output Circuits
NPN PNP

Brown Brown
Pressure sensor main circuit

Pressure sensor main circuit

Load

Black (Control output 1)

protection circuit
Load

Black
protection circuit

(Control output 2)
Over current

(Control output 1) 12 to
Over current

24 VDC White 12 to
White Load 24 VDC
(Control output 2)
Load

Blue Blue

Analog output circuit

Protection Pink Analog

circuit output (+)
Pressure sensor
main circuit

Blue
0V

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Operation Mode
Auto-tuning mode <F-1> Two independent output mode <F-3>
The detection level is automatically set by simply pressing A single unit serves as two sensors. Confirms suction of
the button at the upper limit and lower limit (e.g., suction workpieces and confirms vacuum break.
point and release point, respectively). Using a single unit of the compound pressure type allows
In addition to suction of workpieces and wear in the you to confirm suction of workpieces and confirm vacuum
suction pad, the AP can also detect changes in base break of positive pressure.
pressure or a clogged nozzle. When such an abnormality
is detected an alarm signal is output.
Negative pressure Valve damaged

Negative pressure Set value B

Suction point
Stable level H
Detection level Atmospheric pressure
Set value A
Stable level L
Release point Positive pressure Conversion to positive pressure
Atmospheric pressure Control output 1 ON
Time
Control output 1 ON OFF
OFF
ON Control output 2 ON
Control output 2 OFF OFF
Abnormality Abnormality
(wear in suction pad) (clogged nozzle)

Window mode <F-4>

Convenient for confirming the base pressure.
Hysteresis mode <F-2> The base pressure of the system can be controlled,
Leakage test for containers such as PET bottles or preventing malfunction due to an abnormal drop in the
molded products can be performed easily. base pressure.

Pressure Pressure
Acceptable Unacceptable
Detection level H
Set value H
Hysteresis
SH
h
SL
Set value L
Time
Control output 1 ON
OFF
Control output 2 ON Control output 1 ON
OFF OFF
Control output 2 ON
OFF

Options
Protective front cover Two types of mounting brackets Quick-operation reference sticker
(accessory) (accessory)

AP Quick Reference ( [ Press this button

] for just a moment. [
Press this button
] for 3 seconds or more. )

Button names Preset value

changing

AUTO button A A UP button Fully-automatic calibration mode (F-1)

Current
3times
value

SET button DOWN button

Measurement Two independent outputs mode (F-3)

mode selection
Current
value
Current Operation
value Unit mode

Display Chattering Window mode (F-4)

color prevention N.O./N. C
Current
value

Pressure
value

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Dimensions CAD
Unit: mm Inch
Sensor unit
AP-31K(P)/32K(P)/33K(P)/34K(P) Mounting bracket A (standard)
20 16
1.22" 1.22" 0.33" 0.79" 2 x M3 screw 22 0.63"
31 31 8.5 14
0.55" 0.87"
0.18"
25 0.98" 2-4.5
35 1.38"
33 24.5 20
1.30" 0.96" 0.79" 30
16.5 1.18"
0.65" 20 0.14"
0.26" 6.5 0.79" 2-3.5
(4) 14
(016") 6.6' 0.55
Cable length: 2 m
Pressure port:
4, 5 x 0.18 mm2 core 6.5
0.16" NPT 1/8
0.26" 20
0.79" 45
1.77"
19
0.75"

t=1.5 0.06"

When mounting bracket A is attached Mounting bracket B (standard) When mounting bracket B is
[Top view] [Side view]
attached
30
2-4.5 0.18" 1.18"
25 20 0.14" 31 31 13
mounting hole 0.79" 2-3.5 0.51" 1.22" 1.22" 0.51"
0.98" 14 13
0.24" 6 31 22 0.55"
1.22" 0.87"
0.63" 16 45.5
20 1.79"
0.79" 45
1.77"
19 8.6
0.75" 0.34
0.79" t=1.6
0.18" 20 0.06"
0.79" 2-4.5 t=1.5 0.06"
20
t=1.5
0.06"

Panel cutout Panel cutout: side-by-side mounting

40 Panel cutout:side-by-side mounting

1.57"

36 +0.5 +0.02"
0 1.42" 0
36 +0.5 +0.02"
0 1.42" 0

75
2.95"
36 +0.5
0 1.42"+0.02"
0 X +1.0 +0.04"
0 X 0

Panel thickness: X = 36 + (A - 1) x 40
1 to 3.5mm 0.04" to 0.14" 1.42" + (A - 0.04") x 1.57"
(panel cutout dimensions) A is the number of sensor heads.

When flush-mounted in control panel with OP-31357 (optional)

0.04" to 0.14"
Panel (thickness:1 to 3.5mm)
Protective Panel mounting frame
front cover
Panel mounting ring

Sensor head

The OP-31357 consists of the following components:

Panel mounting frame Panel mounting ring Protective front cover

56
2.20"
40 42
1.57" 38.8
1.53" 1.65"

40 1.30" 40 6
1.57" 1.45" 1.57" 0.24"
36.8 32

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