Tavis Corporation
Tavis Corporation
3636 Highway 49 South
Mariposa, California 95338
Website: www.taviscorp.com

Toll Free: 800-842-6102
Phone: 209-966-2027
Fax: 209-966-3563
Email: applications@taviscorp.com
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Whether monitoring feed line, tank ullage or atmospheric ascent pressures, Tavis transducers continue to provide reliable telemetry for the most critical payload launches. Measurements on the violent first stage, as well as upper stage propulsion pressures, are within reach using our rugged Variable Reluctance (VR) sensors. When success is the only acceptable outcome, consider a customized Tavis VR transducer for your launch requirements.


Existing designs provide capabilities such as:
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Unit of Measure

General

Pressure Range1 0 - 2.5 psid to 0 - 25 psid

Proof Pressure

 +15 psid to +125 psid -150% FS

Line Pressure

 80 – 200 psig

Burst Pressure

 >350 psig to >2500 psig

Sensor Type

 Variable Reluctance

Weight

 340 g Nominal

Wetted Materials

 300 series CRES 400 Series CRES Inconel 600/625

Construction

 Secondary Barrier All-welded Gage Metal Diaphragm Differential Wet - Wet

Fittings / Ports

 ¼ Flared Tube Fittings @ 90º

Electrical

Input Voltage

 22 - 34 VDC

Output Signal

 0.0 - 5.0 VDC

Power

 6 mA Nominal

Electrical Interface

 4-pin MS3112 / MIL-C-26482 Connector

Reverse Polarity Protection

 Yes

Isolation

 >50 MΩ @ 100 VDC

Output Impedance

 300 Ω Nominal

Environmental

EMI

 NASA CS-EMC-1A Test Methods 3001, 3002, 4001, 5001, 5002, 5006, 6001

Compensated Temps

 -65 ºF to +165 ºF

Vibration

 57 grms Random 40 grms Sine @ 50 - 100 Hz

Media

 All Non-Corrosive

Performance

Static Error Band2 ±1.0% FSO Max

Thermal Error1

 0.01% FSO/ºF
  • 1 The designs above are intended to convey just a few capabilities currently used on launch vehicles for discussion purposes. Tavis specializes in custom configurations and capabilities for your specific application. Discuss your application requirements with our engineers – we are here to make your future launches uneventful.
  • 2 Many error band definitions and limits are possible, and these actual error bands are too specific to delineate herein. A clear definition and understanding of any error band is critical, and many manufacturers’ published errors or accuracies can be very misleading. Please consult Tavis regarding your specific error band requirements.