060G1154 Danfoss MBS 3050 Pressure Transmitter

Product Overview

The Danfoss 060G1154 is an MBS 3050 compact pressure transmitter designed for demanding hydraulic applications exposed to pressure pulsation, hydraulic shock, cavitation and pressure peaks.

According to Danfoss’s official product information, 060G1154 provides a 0–400 bar sealed-gauge measuring range, a 4–20 mA current output, a G 1/4 pressure connection, and a 9–32 VDC supply range. The unit uses an integrated pulse-snubber, making it particularly suitable for hydraulic systems where conventional pressure transmitters may be exposed to severe dynamic pressure conditions.

The MBS 3050 platform also uses temperature compensation and laser calibration, while Danfoss specifies acid-resistant stainless-steel wetted construction for demanding hydraulic environments. The 060G1154 configuration has a typical accuracy of ±0.5% FS, a maximum stated accuracy of ±1.0% FS, a maximum response time of 4 ms, and an overload pressure capability of 600 bar.

The original keyword set also includes MBC 5000, MBC 5100, MBC 5080 and MBC 5180. These products should not be classified as the same device as 060G1154. MBC 5000/5100 are mechanical pressure switches, while MBC 5080/5180 are differential pressure switches.

Technical Specifications

Danfoss 060G1154 / MBS 3050

• Manufacturer: Danfoss
• Product Type: Pressure transmitter
• Series: MBS 3050
• Code Number: 060G1154
• Specification Key: MBS 3050-3631-A1FB04-4
• Pressure Reference: Sealed gauge
• Measuring Range: 0–400 bar
• Pressure Range: 0–5800 psi
• Output Signal: 4–20 mA
• Supply Voltage: 9–32 VDC
• Pressure Connection: G 1/4
• Pressure Connection Standard: DIN 3852-G
• Pressure Connection Hex: 27 mm
• Electrical Connection: Angular connector
• Electrical Standard: EN 175301-803-A
• Electrical Connection: Pg 9
• Enclosure Protection: IP65 with mating connector
• Typical Accuracy: ±0.5% FS
• Maximum Accuracy: ±1.0% FS
• Non-linearity: ±0.5% FS
• Maximum Response Time: 4 ms
• Overload Pressure: 600 bar
• Medium Temperature: -40 to +85°C
• Ambient Temperature: -40 to +85°C
• Compensated Temperature Range: 0 to +80°C
• Pulse-Snubber: Integrated
• Net Weight: approximately 0.163 kg
• Gross Weight: approximately 0.186 kg
• Approvals: CE, UL Recognized and applicable ATEX approval
• Displacement: Not applicable
• Maximum Speed: Not applicable

Danfoss 060G1133 / MBS 3000

• Product Type: Pressure transmitter
• Series: MBS 3000
• Code Number: 060G1133
• Specification Key: MBS 3000-2211-A1AB04-0
• Pressure Reference: Gauge / relative
• Measuring Range: 0–16 bar
• Output Signal: 4–20 mA
• Supply Voltage: 10–30 VDC for the referenced configuration
• Pressure Connection: G 1/4
• Pressure Standard: EN 837
• Electrical Connection: EN 175301-803-A, Pg 9
• Enclosure: IP65
• Typical Accuracy: ±0.5% FS
• Maximum Accuracy: ±1.0% FS
• Overload Pressure: 96 bar
• Response Time: 4 ms
• Medium Temperature: -40 to +85°C
• Compensated Temperature Range: 0 to +80°C
• Pulse-Snubber: No

Related MBC Pressure-Switch Families

MBC 5000 / MBC 5100

• Product Type: Mechanical pressure switch
• Application: Heavy-duty industrial and marine equipment
• Protection: IP65
• Contact: SPDT
• Design: Compact block construction
• Pressure Range: Configuration-dependent, with official versions ranging from low-pressure bellows designs to high-pressure piston versions
• Differential: Configuration-dependent fixed differential
• Marine Versions: MBC 5100 available with marine approvals
• Applications: Diesel engines, gearboxes, thrusters, pumps, filters and compressors

MBC 5080 / MBC 5180

• Product Type: Differential pressure switch
• Application: Industrial and marine monitoring
• Primary Functions: Alarm, shutdown, control and diagnostics
• Design: Compact block architecture
• Differential: Low fixed differential
• Vibration Performance: High vibration stability
• Marine Version: MBC 5180
• Applications: Filters, pumps, compressors, lubrication and marine systems

Key Technical Advantages

1. Integrated Pulse-Snubber

The MBS 3050 design incorporates a pulse-snubber specifically for hydraulic applications affected by cavitation, liquid hammer and pressure peaks, making 060G1154 more appropriate for severe dynamic pressure conditions than a basic pressure transmitter.

2. 0–400 bar Measurement Range

The 060G1154 supports a 0–400 bar measuring range, with a stated overload capability of 600 bar, making it suitable for high-pressure hydraulic systems and pressure-monitoring applications.

3. Fast Response

A maximum response time of 4 ms provides fast electrical feedback for hydraulic pressure monitoring and control applications where pressure can change rapidly.

4. Temperature Compensation and Laser Calibration

Danfoss applies temperature compensation and laser calibration to its MBS transmitter technology, improving measurement stability over the specified operating conditions.

5. Acid-Resistant Stainless Construction

The MBS 3050 family uses acid-resistant stainless-steel wetted construction, supporting service in harsh hydraulic environments where fluid exposure, pressure pulsation and mechanical stress are significant.

6. Standard 4–20 mA Industrial Output

The 060G1154 outputs a standard 4–20 mA signal and accepts 9–32 VDC, making it suitable for PLCs, industrial controllers, data acquisition systems and pressure-monitoring equipment.

7. Compact Industrial Package

With a net mass of approximately 0.163 kg, G1/4 pressure connection and standard Pg9 electrical interface, 060G1154 is well suited to space-constrained hydraulic power units and test systems.

8. MBC Technology for Heavy-Duty Switching

Where the application requires a mechanical pressure switch rather than a continuous analog transmitter, the MBC 5000/5100 family provides a compact block design with strong vibration stability and versions approved for marine applications.

Application Areas

MBS 3050 / 060G1154

• Hydraulic power units
• Mobile hydraulic systems
• High-pressure hydraulic circuits
• Hydraulic presses
• Injection molding machinery
• Industrial automation
• Pressure monitoring
• Hydraulic test benches
• Servo-hydraulic systems
• Hydraulic circuits exposed to shock and pressure peaks

MBC 5000 / MBC 5100

• Diesel engines
• Gearboxes
• Hydraulic pumps
• Compressors
• Thrusters
• Filters
• Marine machinery
• Heavy industrial machinery

MBC 5080 / MBC 5180

• Differential-pressure monitoring
• Filter monitoring
• Pump protection
• Lubrication systems
• Compressor systems
• Marine alarm systems
• Shutdown and diagnostic circuits

Expert Maintenance Tips

Confirm transmitter versus pressure switch before replacement.

• MBS: analog pressure transmitter
• MBC: mechanical pressure switch

A machine requiring a 4–20 mA signal should not be replaced with an MBC mechanical contact switch.

Do not interpret 600 bar as the continuous measuring range.

For 060G1154:

• Measuring range: 0–400 bar
• Overload pressure: 600 bar

The overload figure is not a continuous operating-range specification.

Confirm the pulse-snubber requirement.

For pump outlets and hydraulic circuits with severe pulsation or hydraulic shock, verify that the replacement transmitter includes the required pulse-snubber configuration. 060G1154 belongs to the MBS 3050 family specifically developed for these conditions.

Match all electrical and pressure interfaces.

For 060G1154, verify:

• G1/4 pressure connection
• EN 175301-803-A
• Pg9 electrical connection
• 4–20 mA output
• 9–32 VDC supply
• 0–400 bar measuring range

Distinguish operating temperature from compensated temperature.

The transmitter can operate over the specified -40 to +85°C range, while the compensated temperature range is 0 to +80°C. These values should not be presented as identical accuracy conditions.

For MBC 5100, verify the exact pressure element and range.

Danfoss documents multiple bellows, diaphragm and piston configurations with substantially different setting and permissible-working-pressure ranges. “MBC 5100” alone is therefore not enough to establish an exact pressure rating.

Use 100% simulated working-condition testing for replacement units.

For MBS transmitters, validate:

Pressure Range → 4–20 mA Output → Zero → Span → Response → Overload Behavior → Temperature Stability

For MBC switches, validate:

Set Point → Reset Point → Differential → Contact Switching → Repeatability → Vibration Stability

This approach gives a more reliable engineering basis for in-place interchangeability than visual or dimensional matching alone.