The present application provides an adapter (20) for a manifold gauge assembly (1) for use on a fluid system, for example an HVAC-R system. The manifold gauge assembly (1) comprises a manifold (3) for connection to the fluid system, and a pressure gauge (14) arranged to detect a fluid pressure in the manifold (3). The adapter (20) comprises a tube (23) having connectors (27, 28) for fluidly connecting the adapter (20) to the pressure gauge (14) and to the manifold (3). The adapter also includes an electronic pressure sensor (21) arranged to detect a fluid pressure in the tube (23), and a communications unit (22) configured to receive data from the electronic pressure sensor (21) and to communicate with a remote device (32).

Provided is a pressure detection device which prevents variation of pressure detection characteristics. The pressure detection device including: a pressure detection unit configured to detect a pressure transmitted to a pressure detecting surface; a flow passage unit in which a pressure transmitting surface; and a mounting unit for removably mounting the flow passage unit on the pressure detection unit. The pressure detection unit has a sensor unit having the pressure detecting surface, a holding unit configured to hold the sensor unit to be movable along an axis orthogonal to the pressure detecting surface, and an urging unit configured to generate urging force to urge the sensor unit toward the pressure transmitting surface. The mounting unit mounts the flow passage unit on the pressure detection unit with the pressure detecting surface being in contact with the pressure transmitting surface under urging force generated by the urging unit.

Provided is a pressure detection device that can suppress variation in the pressure detection characteristics of a pressure detection unit from occurring due to individual differences in the shape of flow passage units, variation in work in mounting the flow passage unit on the pressure detection unit, or the like. The pressure detection device including: a pressure detection unit; a flow passage unit; and a mounting unit configured to removably mount the flow passage unit on the pressure detection unit. The pressure detection unit has a pressure detecting diaphragm and a sensor rod arranged at the center part of a first surface of the pressure detecting diaphragm. The flow passage unit has a flow passage diaphragm, and a displacement of the flow passage diaphragm in contact with the top surface is transmitted to the pressure detecting diaphragm via the sensor rod.

Example aspects of an outer housing for a pressure monitoring system and a pressure monitoring system for a wet barrel hydrant are disclosed. The outer housing for a pressure monitoring system can comprise a sidewall shell defining an axis extending centrally therethrough and comprising an annular inner sidewall projection extending from a top end thereof; and a cap mounted to the sidewall shell, the cap defining an annular cap recess, wherein the annular inner sidewall projection is configured to engage the annular cap recess.

A pressure sensor is described and shown for determining the pressure of a fluid medium in a volume limited by a wall. The pressure sensor includes at least one sensor element, a sensor housing, at least one first pressure compensation channel and a protective cap. The sensor element is arranged in the sensor housing. The protective cap is connected to the sensor housing on the medium side. The sensor element is connected to the medium via the at least one first pressure compensation channel during operation. The at least one first pressure compensation channel is at least partially introduced as a recess in the protective cap. The at least one first pressure compensation channel is geometrically designed in such a way that, in order to relieve the sensor element, pressure peaks are damped by deflection and/or by increased wall friction of the medium.

A pressure sensor includes a cylindrical member configured to be attached to a body having a fluid passage, and a pressure sensor unit connected to the cylindrical member for detecting a pressure of a fluid flowing through the fluid passage, wherein the cylindrical member is made of a nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy material or a stainless steel material, wherein the pressure sensor unit includes a sensor body closed at one end with a diaphragm and a pressure detecting element for outputting displacement of the diaphragm as pressure, and wherein the sensor body is made of a cobalt-nickel alloy material, and is connected at an opening side end portion to one end portion of the cylindrical member.

A manifold, a method of making the manifold, and a system for measuring pressure within a fluid flowline, in which the manifold may comprise a manifold body having a first end and a second end. A first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit may extend through the manifold body and each have an inlet for coupling to a fluid flowline and an outlet for coupling to a pressure transmitter. First and second isolation valve bores may be in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits, respectively. A first equalizing bore may be in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second fluid conduits. The inlet openings may be spaced from each other by a first inter-opening distance, and the outlet openings may be spaced from each other by a second inter-opening distance, the first inter-opening distance being different from the second inter-opening distance.

To enable easy alignment of a leakage outlet according to known guidelines, a connecting device (1) for connecting a sensor (3) to a unit (2) containing a fluid is provided, comprising a first mounting portion (1a) to which the sensor (3) is mountable, a second mounting portion (1b) which is mountable to the unit (2), a central portion (1c) located between the first and second mounting portions (1a and 1b) and a leakage ring (1e) covering the bore (1d) of the central portion (1c), the leakage ring (1e) being sealed and rotatable relative to the central portion (1c), wherein the leakage ring (1e) has a leakage outlet (1f) on its periphery, the leakage outlet (1f) being provided to be located in the region of a lowest position of the periphery of the leakage ring (1e) in an operating position to allow any fluid present to drain.

A pressure sensor includes a cylindrical member configured to be attached to a body having a fluid passage, and a pressure sensor unit connected to the cylindrical member for detecting a pressure of a fluid flowing through the fluid passage, wherein the cylindrical member is made of a nickel-molybdenum-chromium alloy material or a stainless steel material, wherein the pressure sensor unit includes a sensor body closed at one end with a diaphragm and a pressure detecting element for outputting displacement of the diaphragm as pressure, and wherein the sensor body is made of a cobalt-nickel alloy material, and is connected at an opening side end portion to one end portion of the cylindrical member.

Embodiments of a pressure switch assembly having a quick connect capillary tube are disclosed. One embodiment, among others, has an elongated cylindrical capillary tube for attachment to a refrigeration line so that refrigeration fluid pressure in the refrigeration line can be sensed. A quick connect coupling is connected to the shutoff valve. A shutoff valve is designed to open and close fluid communication between the capillary tube and the quick connect coupling when the quick connect coupling is coupled and decoupled, respectively. A switch body is connected to the quick connect coupling and has first and second electrical connections. The switch body has an internal on/off switch designed to electrically connect and electrically disconnect the first and second electrical connections based upon a predetermined set point of pressure associated with refrigeration fluid that is in communication with the switch body.