Battery type Pressure Checker
VPG8 series
(Semiconductor diaphragm type for Low-Absolute pressure)-100kPa–500kPa,
50kPa abs–500kPa abs
50kPa abs–500kPa abs
- Suitable as a secondary calibration device for bourdon pressure gauge.
- Lightweight, compact, high accuracy (±0.25%F.S.) 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 | Gases, water, oil or other media that will not corrode Hastelloy C22 + SUS316L. |
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| Pressure type | Positive, absolute, and compound pressures can be measured. |
| Pressure range | −100–500kPa, 0–500kPa(abs) |
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 *50kPaのみ±0.25%F.S.±2digit |
| Temperature Effect on Zero Balance | ±1%R.C./0–70°C (Compensated temperature range 25°C standard) |
| Temperature Effect on Load | ±1%R.C./0–70°C (Compensated temperature range 25°C standard) |
| Temperature compensation range (Measurement medium temperature)(Note 1) |
Display: -10–55°C Sensor: 0–70°C (Measurement medium temperature) |
| Safe Overload Rating | 300%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 | SUS316L (Diaphragm part: Hastelloy C-22) |
| 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. |
Gauge pressure | (0–50kPa) | Selected by 50kPa or 50.0kPa |
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| (0–100kPa) | Selected by 100kPa or 100.0kPa |
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| (0–200kPa) | Selected by 200kPa or 200.0kPa |
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| (0–500kPa) | 500kPa designation | ||||
| Absolute pressure | (0–50kPa abs) | Selected by 50kPa(abs) or 50.0kPa(abs) |
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| (0–100kPa abs) | Selected by 100kPa(abs) or 100.0kPa(abs) |
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| (0–200kPa abs) | Selected by 200kPa(abs) or 200.0kPa(abs) |
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| (0–500kPa abs) | 500kPa(abs) designation | ||||
| Compound pressure (In case of calibration range with ± signs) Compound pressure range should be shown in parentheses. |
(±50kPa) | Selected by ±50kPa or ±50.0kPa |
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| (±100kPa) | Selected by ±100kPa or ±100.0kPa |
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| (-100–200kPa) | Selected by -100–200kPa or -100.0–200.0kPa |
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| (-100–500kPa) | -100–500kPa designation | ||||
| 4.Sensor type, Rated Capacity |
See right table. Enter the range in the as it is. |
Gauge pressure | H050KPG50kPa (Gauge pressure with breathable Gore-Tex) | ||
| A100KPG100kPa (Gauge pressure with breathable Gore-Tex) | |||||
| A200KPG200kPa (Gauge pressure with breathable Gore-Tex) | |||||
| A500KPG500kPa (Gauge pressure with breathable Gore-Tex) | |||||
| Absolute pressure | H050KPA 50kPa abs | ||||
| A100KPA 100kPa abs | |||||
| A200KPA 200kPa abs | |||||
| A500KPA 500kPa abs | |||||
| Compound pressure | HR050KP ±50kPa | ||||
| PR100KP ±100kPa | |||||
| PR200KP -100–200kPa | |||||
| PR700KP -100–500kPa | |||||
| 5.Connection | R2 | Connection screw R1/4 * Selectable only when Sensor type / Rated Capacity is PR100KP ± 100kPa |
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| R3 | Connection screw R3/8 | ||||
| G3 | Connection screw G3/8 | ||||
| 6.Battery | ○ | B | 4 single alkali dry cell (LR03) | ||
External dimensions (Unit: mm)
Digital Pressure Meter

