The IFM PM1708 pressure sensor is a high-performance device designed to deliver accurate and reliable pressure monitoring in demanding industrial environments. Its hygienic design, robust sensing technology, and dual-output configuration make it particularly well-suited for the food and beverage industry, where precision, safety, and compliance with hygienic standards are crucial.

At its core, the PM1708 features a ceramic-capacitive pressure measuring cell, a technology renowned for its resilience, precision, and long service life. Ceramic measuring elements are resistant to abrasion, corrosion, and aggressive cleaning agents, ensuring stable measurements even when exposed to challenging process conditions. This robustness makes the PM1708 a durable and trustworthy sensor for applications that require high measurement reliability.

One of the key advantages of the PM1708 is its dual-output design. It includes one digital output for switching functions such as alarms, limit monitoring, or system shutdown, and one analog output for continuous process feedback. This combination enables operators to integrate the sensor seamlessly into both monitoring and control architectures, improving process efficiency and safety.

The Aseptoflex Vario G 1 external thread connection ensures that the PM1708 is fully flush mountable, preventing the buildup of product residues. This hygienic design is essential in the food and beverage sector, where CIP (clean-in-place) and SIP (sterilisation-in-place) procedures are routinely used. By eliminating crevices and dead spaces, the PM1708 reduces the risk of contamination while supporting fast and efficient cleaning cycles.

The sensor also offers wide media compatibility, making it suitable for viscous liquids, fluids with suspended solids, as well as gases. This versatility enables it to be used in a range of applications, from monitoring dairy production and beverage filling systems to tracking pressure in sauces, pastes, and process gases.

With a medium temperature operating range of -25…80 °C, the PM1708 can handle both chilled and moderately heated processes without compromising performance. This ensures that it is adaptable to various industrial conditions, from storage facilities to active production environments.

The use of gold-plated contacts enhances the reliability of electrical connections, ensuring stable signal transmission over time. This detail, combined with IFM’s established engineering quality, makes the PM1708 a robust solution for long-term deployment in critical systems.

In summary, the IFM PM1708 pressure sensor delivers precision, reliability, and hygienic design in a compact package. With its ceramic-capacitive measuring cell, flush-mount Aseptoflex Vario connection, dual-output functionality, and broad media compatibility, it is an excellent choice for food and beverage applications and other industrial processes requiring dependable and hygienic pressure measurement.