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Measuring very low-pressure in controlled environments like data centers, isolation rooms, labs, and operating rooms, for example, is challenging because they must maintain a very specific and very controlled atmosphere. If these environments are compromised in any way, it puts the people and the equipment you are protecting at risk. That's why you must ensure your pressure measurement instrumentation meets the specified guidelines for accuracy and reliability. As a product manager at Ashcroft, I have 26 years of industry experience, including the past eight years working exclusively on low-pressure sensing technology. In this article, you will see how we define 'very low' pressure, see examples of controlled environments where low-pressure measurements are required, and learn how pressure is measured in these applications. You will also gain a better understanding of the impact temperature has on pressure measurement and what to look for in a pressure measurement instrument to ensure your controlled environment stays secure. When you are done reading, you will also be directed to additional articles and resources that may be of interest for other questions you may have.

Cleanrooms, data centers, laboratories, hospital operating rooms, isolation rooms and other critical facilities have strict environmental guidelines requiring close monitoring and control. To ensure that these controlled environments are not compromised, your pressure measuring instruments must be highly accurate, reliable and compliant with these guidelines. The wrong pressure transducer can result in equipment damage, worker injury or incorrect measurements. So, how can you ensure you’re choosing the right transducer for your critical environment application?

Accurate and reliable pressure measurements are crucial to maintaining the efficiency of your low-pressure applications, such as in cleanrooms and isolation rooms. For these critical applications in the health industry, inaccurate measurements could result in the contamination of your entire process. How can you ensure your pressure transducer can handle your low-pressure environment?

When you’re working in pharmaceutical or biotech applications, whether it’s an HVAC system or an isolation or clean room, it’s vital to maintain clean, contaminant-free environments. If you don’t, you risk the safety of others and the possible contamination of your processes. You need a pressure transmitter that can reliably monitor ultra-low pressure, but the number of products available on the market can be overwhelming.