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KPG-PA Ultracompact Pore Pressure Gauge

Pore water pressure in model testing


Key features

  • Small, lightweight
  • Easy handling
  • Dual structure not affected by the outer lateral pressure
  • Replaceable filters

About the KPG-PA Ultracompact Pore Pressure Gauge

This is a miniature pore pressure gauge for measurement of pore water pressure in soil. It is designed for use in model testing, and is applicable to measurement for about one week under conditions within the specifications.
Protection ratings: IP68 equivalent

Features KPG-PA

  • Small, lightweight
  • Easy handling
  • Dual structure not affected by the outer lateral pressure
  • Replaceable filters

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Technical Specifications

Specification Value
Allowable exciting voltage 5V
Allowable temperature range 0 ~ +60°C (No icing)
Capacity 50kPa / 100kPa / 200kPa
Filter mesh 40μm
Input/output resistance 350Ω
Non-linearity 1%RO, 2%RO
Rated output Approx. 0.5mV/V / 0.75mV/V / 1.6mV/V
Recommended exciting voltage 2V or less
Weight Approx. 2.3 g