Battery type Pressure Checker
VPG8 series (Thin-film type for Middle-High pressure)1MPa–100MPa
- Suitable as a secondary calibration device for bourdon pressure gauge.
- Lightweight, compact, high accuracy (±0.25%F.S.: 1 to 50 MPa) and waterproof equivalent to IP65
- Pressure peak and fluctuating pressures (±) can be checked by the peak hold function.
- Battery-operated (AAA alkaline cells) type serves as a portable pressure meter. Easy to change batteries.
- Traceability documents available separately.
| Measured medium | Air, gases, water, oil or other media that will not corrode SUS630 + 15-5PH (precipitation-hardened stainless steel). |
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| Pressure type | Positive and compound pressures can be measured. |
| Pressure range | −0.1–1MPa, 0–100MPa |
Specifications
| Display | 4 digit LCD (Max.-999–2000), Character height:12.7mm |
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| Indication Conversion Rate | Selected by 125ms/250ms/500ms/1s/2s/5s/10s (Initialization 1sec) *The faster the rate, the sooner the batteries will run out. |
| Accuracy | ±0.25%F.S.±1digit, ±0.35%F.S.±1digit (2MPa), ±1%F.S.±1digit (100MPa) |
| Temperature Effect on Zero Balance | ±0.4%R.C./10°C (2–50MPa type) ±1%R.C./10°C (100MPa) |
| Temperature Effect on Load | ±0.4%R.C./10°C (2–50MPa type) ±1%R.C./10°C (100MPa) |
| Compensated Temperature Range (Temperature of medium to be measured) |
−10°C–55°C (2–50MPa type) |
| Operating temperature range (Note 1) | Display: -10–55°C Sensor: -10°C–70°C (2–50MPa type) Measurement medium temperature -20°C–70°C (100MPa) Measurement medium temperature |
| Safe Overload Rating | 150%R.C. |
| Durability | 10 million cycles or more |
| Battery Longevity | Approx. 3000H (Under our measurement condition) (*1) |
| Power | 4 single alkali dry cell (LR03): 2 Power ON/OFF via the front sheet keys Low battery warning: Battery icon lit up on the display |
| Functions | Tare (Auto zero), Peak hold, Maximum/Minimum monitoring facility, Function of moving average |
| Case Material | ABS |
| Pressure Port Material | SUS630 or 15-5PH (Precipitation hardening stainless steel) |
| IP Rating | Equivalent to IP65 |
| External dimensions | φ85×49.4 (D: Protrusions not included) |
| Weight | Approx. 200g (Batteries included) |
| Accessories | Operating manual 1 copy (Specify English or Japanese.) Test report (1 copy), Test batteries (*2) |
- (Note 1)Check the specifications of the battery to be used, and use within the operating temperature range specified by the battery manufacturer.
- (*1)Continuous running at room temperature Measurement cycle (= Display cycle): 1 sec
- (*2)Alkaline cells are recommended when changing the batteries with new ones.
Model Selection

Selection of Pressure sensor
Pressure sensor is built in the case, and therefore need not be specified.
| Selection | Check | Model | Specifications | |
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| 1.Model | ○ | VPG8 | Battery type 4 digit LCD display Pressure Checker Character height 12.7mm | |
| 2.Casing type | ○ | AS | Sensor directly connected on bottom | |
| 3.Display/Calibration | - | - | Rated capacity | Example of calibration range |
| See right table. Enter the range in the as it is. |
2MPa | Selected by 1.00MPa or 1.000MPa Rated capacity 02MPG designation |
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| -.100–1.000MPa or -100–1000kPa Rated capacity 02MPG designation |
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| Selected by 2.00MPa or 2.000MPa or 2000kPa Rated capacity 02MPG designation |
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| 10MPa | Selected by 10.0MPa or 10.00MPa Rated capacity 10MPG designation |
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| 50MPa | 50.0MPa designation Rated capacity 50MPG designation |
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| 100MPa | Selected by 100MPa or 100.0MPa Rated capacity 100MPG designation |
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| 4.Sensor type, Rated Capacity |
VTA02MPG | 2MPa | ||
| VTA10MPG | 10MPa | |||
| VTA50MPG | 50MPa | |||
| Q100MPG | 100MPa | |||
| 5.Connection screw | R2 | Connection screw: R1/4 | ||
| G4 | Connection screw: G1/2 *Rated capacity: Available only for models of rated capacity of 100MPG(100MPa) | |||
| 6.Battery | ○ | B | 4 single alkali dry cell (LR03) | |
External dimensions (Unit: mm)
Digital Pressure Meter

