AEM offers high quality stainless steel PSIa sensors in 15 (1BAR), 30 (2BAR), 50 (3.5BAR), 75 (5BAR) and 100 (7BAR). PSIa is referenced to absolute zero. Absolute zero is the pressure measurement when all the pressure exerted by the atmosphere has been removed. The most common use for absolute pressure sensors is reading manifold pressure. PSIa pressure sensors are required if you wish to measure vacuum. A PSIa sensor will read about 14.7 PSI when the sensing element is exposed to atmospheric pressure at sea level however they can be recalibrated to read zero at atmospheric and a negative number at values less than atmospheric pressure.
There are many different tools that can be used for measurement, but the degree of accuracy is dependent upon the tool. For example, a ruler can measure distance with a good degree of accuracy, but for a more precise measurement a caliper should be used. The difference between a brass pressure sensor and a stainless steel pressure sensor is similar if we think about it in these terms:
15 PSIa or 1 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit, Stainless Steel Sensor Body, 1/8-inch NPT Male Thread, Includes 15 PSIa or 1 Bar Stainless Sensor, Connector, Pins, 1/8-inch NPT to -4 Adapter & 1/8-inch NPT to 3/16-inch Barb Adapter
15 PSIa or 1 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit. Stainless Steel Sensor Body. 1/8 in NPT Male Thread. Includes: 15 PSIa or 1 Bar Stainless Sensor, Connector, Pins, 1/8 in NPT to -4 Adapter & 1/8 in NPT to 3/16 in Barb Adapter
Example: Brass Pressure Sensor used for a Boost Gauge - Reference/Information for knowing manifold pressure, not for ECU calibration.
High-quality sealed sensor housings are virtually impervious to automotive fluids (360-degree welded wetted area)
Use a Brass Pressure Sensor where you need a good reference to what pressure is being seen.
Example: MAP Sensor information for the ECU - Calibration/crucial information for the ECU.
Stainless-steel sensors accurate to within 1% of full scale (pressure sensors)
Use a SS Pressure Sensor where you need exact details of the pressure.
AEM 1 BAR MAP or 15 PSIA Stainless Steel Sensor Kit
Which Pressure Sensor is right for you?
AEM 15 PSIa/1 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit
Stainless Pressure Sensor = Caliper
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
Absolute (PSIa) Pressure Sensors
Brass Pressure Sensor = Ruler
Analog Data Scaled in Charts
Connector and pins included
AEM - Sensors/Connectors
1/8 in. NPT Male Thread
MAP SENSOR KIT 1 BAR
Sensors/Connectors
AEMEMANIABSO
Sensor Kit
