Description

The ABB SPIPT800 is a smart, high-accuracy pressure transmitter engineered for demanding industrial process applications where reliability, precision, and long-term stability are critical. As part of ABB’s comprehensive instrumentation portfolio, the ABB SPIPT800 delivers exceptional performance in measuring gauge, absolute, or differential pressure across a wide range of fluids—including gases, vapors, and liquids—in sectors such as oil & gas, power generation, chemical processing, and water/wastewater treatment.

Built on advanced piezoresistive sensor technology with digital signal processing, the ABB SPIPT800 achieves an accuracy of up to ±0.075% of span and offers extensive range turndown (up to 100:1), enabling flexible configuration without hardware changes. It supports the HART® communication protocol over standard 4–20 mA loops, allowing remote access to real-time process data, diagnostics, and calibration adjustments via handheld communicators or asset management systems. The ABB SPIPT800 features a rugged stainless steel housing (IP66/NEMA 4X rated), a corrosion-resistant 316L stainless steel process diaphragm, and optional integrated local display with backlight—making it suitable for both indoor control panels and exposed outdoor installations.

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

Exceptional measurement accuracy and stability: The ABB SPIPT800 leverages temperature-compensated silicon sensor technology combined with digital linearization to maintain ±0.075% accuracy over time and temperature extremes. This minimizes drift-related recalibration needs—reducing maintenance costs and ensuring consistent process control in critical applications like boiler drum level or compressor surge protection.

Robust design for extreme industrial conditions: Engineered for resilience, the ABB SPIPT800 features a fully welded 316L stainless steel sensor module that resists corrosion from aggressive media. Its IP66-rated enclosure protects against dust, rain, and high-pressure washdowns, while optional stainless steel housings extend service life in offshore or coastal environments. The unit withstands mechanical shock and vibration per IEC 60068 standards, making it reliable even near turbines or reciprocating compressors.

Smart diagnostics and easy commissioning: With built-in HART communication, the ABB SPIPT800 enables remote access to device status, sensor health, and process variables using standard tools like AMS Suite or FieldCare. Technicians can perform zero calibration, range adjustments, or damping settings without opening the housing—enhancing safety in hazardous areas. The optional local display provides immediate feedback during startup or troubleshooting, with intuitive push-button navigation.

Flexible configuration and future-proof integration: Thanks to its high turndown ratio (up to 100:1), a single ABB SPIPT800 can cover multiple pressure ranges, simplifying inventory management. It integrates seamlessly into DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems via HART multiplexers or wireless adapters. SIL 2 certification ensures suitability for safety instrumented functions (SIFs) in accordance with IEC 61511, supporting functional safety architectures in refineries and chemical plants.

Application Field

The ABB SPIPT800 is widely deployed across process industries where precise and dependable pressure data directly impacts safety, efficiency, and compliance. In oil & gas upstream operations, it monitors wellhead pressure, separator levels, and flare stack conditions—even in explosive atmospheres certified under ATEX/IECEx. Within power plants, the ABB SPIPT800 measures furnace draft, condenser vacuum, and feedwater pressure, contributing to combustion optimization and equipment protection.

In chemical and petrochemical facilities, its corrosion-resistant construction makes it ideal for handling acids, solvents, and high-purity fluids in reactors, distillation columns, and storage tanks. Water and wastewater treatment plants rely on the ABB SPIPT800 for pump control, filter differential monitoring, and reservoir level measurement—benefiting from its long-term stability in humid, outdoor environments. Additionally, in pharmaceutical and food & beverage applications requiring hygienic design, specific variants with smooth diaphragms and cleanable housings ensure compliance with sanitary standards. The ABB SPIPT800’s combination of accuracy, durability, and smart functionality makes it a cornerstone sensor in modern industrial automation infrastructures.

Related Products

SPIPT800-D: Differential pressure variant for flow or level measurement using orifice plates or DP cells.
SPIPT800-A: Absolute pressure version for vacuum or barometric reference applications.
ABB 266MST: Higher-end multivariable transmitter (pressure + temperature) for custody transfer.
ABB 264DS: Legacy differential pressure transmitter often replaced by SPIPT800 during upgrades.
Endress+Hauser Cerabar S: Competitive alternative; SPIPT800 offers better HART integration in ABB-centric plants.
Rosemount 3051: Comparable Emerson model; SPIPT800 provides cost-effective ABB-native compatibility.
ABB TB820: Wireless adapter that enables SPIPT800 to transmit data via WirelessHART networks.