Digital Pressure Meter Basics for Biomedical Equipment

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This page covers digital pressure meters (DPMs), focusing on their use in biomedical equipment testing. We’ll touch on the features of the DPM2Plus Pressure Meter from Fluke Corporation and mention other vendors in the market.

A digital pressure meter is a device that measures pressure and displays the reading digitally. It’s used to measure both positive and negative pressure in medical equipment, assisting in repair and quality control. This can involve measuring the pressure of liquids or gases.

Features of the Fluke Corporation Digital Pressure Meter (DPM2Plus)

The Fluke Corporation’s digital pressure meter offers the following features:

  • It’s a handheld, battery-operated device, making it portable and convenient.
  • It boasts an accuracy of +/- 1%.
  • It offers five selectable operating ranges.
  • It can measure pressure in the following units: mmHg, cmH2O, PSI, and inH2O.
  • It’s suitable for measuring the pressure of both air and liquids.

Other Vendors of Digital Pressure Meters

Here’s a list of other popular vendors that offer digital pressure meters:

  • OMEGA Engineering
  • WIKA INDIA (CPG500)
  • Ashcroft® (DG25 Digital Pressure Gauge)
  • RS Components
  • PCE Instruments (Pressure Gauge)
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