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20-12-2008 Im310 Page 1 STUDY OF I/P AND P/I CONVERTER Instruction manual Contents 1 Description 2 Specifications 3 Installation requirements 4 Installation Commissioning 5 Troubleshooting 6 Components used 7 Packing slip 8 Warranty 9 Experiments 10 components’ details Product Code 310

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20-12-2008 Im310 Page 1

STUDY OF I/P AND P/I

CONVERTER

Instruction manual

Contents

1 Description

2 Specifications

3 Installation requirements

4 Installation Commissioning

5 Troubleshooting

6 Components used

7 Packing slip

8 Warranty

9 Experiments

10 components’ details

Product Code

310

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The I/P and P/I converter setup is

designed for understanding basic

principles of electronic and pneumatic

signal conversion. The setup consists of

I/P converter, P/I converter, digital

calibrator, pressure gauges and air

regulator and air filter regulator. The

Digital calibrator is used as current

source to supply 4-20 mA DC to I/P

converter and to measure the output

current in mA DC from P/I converter.

I/P converter gives the output as 3-15

psig and P/I converter gives output as

4-20 mA DC.

All the components along with

necessary piping and fittings are

mounted on support housing designed

for tabletop mounting. Set-up enables

study of I/P and P/I converter working,

calibration and characteristics of

linearity, hysteresis, accuracy, and

repeatability.

Supply Pressure

Input PressureVent

P/I Converter

Filter Regulator

Regulator

I/P Converter

Air supply

Output Pressure

Digital calibrator

Description

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Product Study of I/P and P/I converter

Product code 310

Pressure Transmitter Type Two wire, Range 0–1 bar, Output 4–20 mA

I/P converter Input 4-20mA, Output 3-15 psig

Signal Isolator Input: 7.2 to 20mA, output 4-20mA

Digital Calibrator Measure/source, milliamp/millivolt mode

Air regulator Range 0-2.5 kg/cm2

Air filter regulator Range 0-2.5 kg/cm2

Pressure gauge Range 0-2.5 kg/cm2(2No), Range 0-7 kg/cm2(1Nos)

Overall dimensions 550Wx300Dx400H mm

Optional Mini compressor

Shipping details

Gross volume 0.10m3, Gross weight 23kg, Net weight 14kg

Air supply

Clean, oil and moisture free air, pressure 2 Bar, consumption 50 LPH

Support table

Size: 800Wx800Dx750H in mm

Specifications

Installation requirements

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Preparing set up for commissioning

• Place the set up on support table.

• Connect compressed air supply.

Check supply voltage as L-N 230 +/- 10 V AC and L-E 1-5 V AC. If supply

voltage is not as per specified then rectify the fault then proceed for

commissioning the set-up.

Commissioning

• Switch on the mains supply.

• Switch on the compressed air supply.

• Adjust the air supply to 25 psig and lock the air regulator by pressing the red

ring around the knob.

• Set the digital calibrator to current source/measure mode by pressing the side

push button.

• Increase the current (Source mode) from digital calibrator by rotating the

round adjust knob clockwise from 4 mA to 20 mA. Check the pressure on

output pressure gauge at the output of I/P converter, which is varying from 3

to 15 psig. If the same is not found as per specified above, calibrate I/P

converter. (Calibration is to be done by experienced persons with extensive

care, otherwise it may damage the unit)

• Now release the air to 0 psig by rotating air regulator anticlockwise.

• Now set the current digital calibrator to Measure mode by releasing the push

button.

• Now increase the pressure to P/I converter from 3 to 15 psig by varying

regulator slowly. Check the current output from P/I converter is 4 to 20 mA is

indicated on digital calibrator.

• If the same is not found as per specified above, calibrate P/I converter.

(Calibration is to be done by experienced persons with extensive care,

otherwise it may damage the unit)

• Now set up is ready for experimentation.

Shutting down the set up

• Switch off the compressed air supply.

• Release the air by rotating air regulator in anticlockwise direction.

• Switch off the digital calibrator.

Installation Commissioning

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Note: For component specific problems refer components’ manual

Problems Possible causes / remedies

I/P converter not

functioning or low

signal pressure

• Clogged restrictor hole. Clean it.

• Ensure 25-psig air supply.

• Check output line for no air leakage.

• Ensure calibrator is in the source mode.

P/I converter not

working and pressure

transmitter not working

• Ensure input pressure 3-15 psig.

• Check input air piping for no leakage.

• Check electric supply of signal isolator.

Digital calibrator not

working

• Check electric supply/DC adpto.

Troubleshooting

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Components Details

Pressure Transmitter Make Wika, Model A-10, Output 4-20mA(2 wire),

Supply 24VDC, Range 0-1 bar, Process conn.

1/4"BSP(male), Accuracy +/-1%

I/P converter Make Control air inc, Type T500-AC, Input 4-20 mA

DC, output 3-15 psig, end connection 1/4 NPT

Signal Isolator Make Precision converters, Input 7.2 to 20mA, Output

4-20mA. Supply 230VAC.

Digital calibrator Make Agrawal electronics, model SE - 400-4, battery

operated

Air filter regulator Make Airmatic, Model MB10-021-VD-PAP, Range 0-2

Kg/cm^2, Type Relieving

Air regulator Make Airmatic, Model MR10-021PA, Mounting panel,

Connection ¼” BSP, Range 0-2 Kg/Cm^2, with lock

nut.

Pressure gauge Make Waaree, Code: PW2.5GNNNS9 0-2.5 1/4"B,

Dia.2.5", Gly. filled, Brass internals, S.S. casing,

Range 0-2.5 Kg/cm2, 1/4"BSP (M) back connection

Pressure gauge Make Waaree, Code: PW2.5GNNNS9 0-7 1/4"B,

Dia.2.5", Gly. filled, Brass internals, S.S. casing,

Range 0-7 Kg/cm2, 1/4"BSP (M) back connection

Box

No.1/1

Size W575xD350xH475 mm; Volume:0.10m3 Gross weight: 23kg

Net weight: 14kg

1 Set up assembly 1 No

2 Test leads and cords set 1 No

3 Instruction manual CD (Apex) 1 No

Packing slip

Components used

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This product is warranted for a period of 12 months from the date of supply

against manufacturing defects. You shall inform us in writing any defect in the

system noticed during the warranty period. On receipt of your written notice,

Apex at its option either repairs or replaces the product if proved to be defective

as stated above. You shall not return any part of the system to us before

receiving our confirmation to this effect.

The foregoing warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from:

Buyer/ User shall not have subjected the system to unauthorized

alterations/ additions/ modifications.

Unauthorized use of external software/ interfacing.

Unauthorized maintenance by third party not authorized by Apex.

Improper site utilities and/or maintenance.

We do not take any responsibility for accidental injuries caused while working

with the set up.

Apex Innovations Pvt. Ltd. E9/1, MIDC, Kupwad, Sangli-416436 (Maharashtra) India

Telefax:0233-2644098, 2644398

Email: [email protected] Web: www.apexinnovations.co.in

Warranty

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In recent years the performance requirements for process plants have become

increasingly difficult to satisfy. Stronger competition, tougher environmental and

safety regulations, and rapidly changing economic conditions have been key

factors in the tightening of plant product quality specifications. A further

complication is that modern processes have become more difficult to operate

because of the trend toward larger, more highly integrated plants with smaller

surge capacities between the various processing units. Such plants give the

operator little opportunity to prevent upsets from propagating from one unit to

other interconnected units. In view of increased emphasis placed on safe, efficient

plant operation, it is only natural that the subject of process control has become

increasingly important in recent years. In fact, without process control it would

not be possible to operate most modern processes safely and profitably, while

satisfying plant quality standards.

Commonly used terms in process control

Linearity

Linearity indicates for each value of the input variable there exists one unique

value of the output variable. We see that linear relationship can be represented

by the equation of a straight line:

y=mx+C

Where,

y = output of measure

m = slope of straight line

x = Variable to be measure

C = offset or intercept of straight line

Hysteresis

Hystersis is a predictable error resulting from differences in the transfer functions

when a reading is taken from above or below the value to be measured.

Hystersis =Output at decreasing Input – Output at increasing input.

Accuracy

This term is used to specify the maximum overall error (The algebraic difference

between the indicated value & the actual value of a measured variable is called

THEORY

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the error) to be expected from a device, such as measurement of a variable.

Accuracy usually is expressed as the inaccuracy and can appear in several forms:

1. Measured variable, as the accuracy is +/-2oC in some temperature

measurement. Thus, there would be an uncertainty of +/- 2oC in any value of

temperature measured.

2. Percentage of the instrument full-scale (FS) reading. Thus, an accuracy of +/-

0.5% FS in a 5-volt full-scale range meter would mean the inaccuracy or

uncertainty in any measurement is +/-0.025 volts.

3. Percentage of instrument span, that is percentage of the range of instrument

measurement capability. Thus, for a device measuring +/-3% of span for a

20-50 psi range of pressure, the accuracy would be(+/-0.03)(50-20)=

+/-0.9psi.

4. Percentage of the actual reading. Thus, for a +/-2% of reading voltmeter, we

would have an inaccuracy of +/-0.04 volts for a reading of 2 volts.

Repeatability

Repeatability is the value of same output for given input in repeated trials is

defined as repeatability of instrument. Repeatability can be found out in % of

each reading.

Final control

Pneumatic signals

Flapper nozzle system

A very important signal conversion is from pressure to mechanical motion and

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vice versa. This conversion can be provided by a flapper/nozzle system

(sometimes called a baffle /nozzle system). A diagram of this device is shown in

Fig.I below. A regulated supply of pressure, usually 20 psig, provides a source of

air through the restriction. The nozzle is open at the end where the gap exists

between the nozzle and flapper, and air escapes in this region. If the flapper

moves down and closes off the nozzle opening so that no air leaks, the signal

pressure will rise to the supply pressure. As the flapper moves away, the signal

pressure will drop because of leaking of the leaking air. Finally, when the flapper

is far away, the pressure will stabilise at some value determined by the maximum

leak through the nozzle.

Fig. II

Fig II shows the relationship between signal pressure and gap distance. Note the

great sensitivity in the central region. A nozzle/flapper is designed to operate in

the central region where the slope of the line is greatest. In this region, the

response will be such that a very small motion of the flapper can change the

pressure by an order of magnitude.

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Fig. III

Working principle and calibration procedure of I/P converter.

Working Principle

Current flowing through the operating coil energizes all I/P converters.

They can be operated from a voltage supply from which the corresponding

current will be drawn (Ohms law V = IR). Units calibrated from a current source

are I/P (current to pneumatic) and voltage source is E/P (voltage to pneumatic)

these don’t differ essentially from each other except in minor manufacturing

adjustment.

The current to pressure (I/P) converter, is very important element in process

control. Often, when we want to use the low-level electric current signal to do

work, it is much easier to let the work be done by a pneumatic signal. The I/P

converter gives us a linear way of translating the 4-20 mA current into 3-15-psig

signal. There are many designs for these converters, but the basic principle

almost always involves the use of a flapper nozzle system. Refer Fig. III below.

The current through coil produces a force that will tend to pull the flapper down

and close off the gap. A high current produces a high pressure so that the device

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is direct acting. Adjustment of the springs and perhaps the position relative to the

pivot to which they are attached allows the unit to calibrated so that 4 mA

corresponds to 3 psig and 20 mA corresponds to 15 psig.

Current to pneumatic converters are two-wire precision instruments designed to

convert standard industrial electrical input signals into proportional pneumatic

output signal. They are force balance instruments using a coil suspended in a

magnetic field to operate a flapper valve against a air nozzle to create back

pressure on the control diaphragm of a booster relay. They are compact robust

instruments suitable for panel or field mounting applications.

Input signal: 4-20 mA DC.

Output signal: 3-15 psi

Supply pressure: 20 psig

Calibration procedure

Generally I/P converter is calibrated for standard industrial signals as 4-20 mA

input and 3-15 psig output. These are standard factory settings and need not to

be changed.

Refer following steps to calibrate I/P converter:

1. Set digital calibrator in source mode.

2. Remove the top cover from the unit by gently prying up on the two snap-in

cover tabs.

3. Connect 20-psig supply pressure and connect input signal i.e. 4-20 mA.

4. Set the input signal to 4 mA and check the output pressure on gauge as 3

psig.

5. If the pressure is showing more or less than 3 psig then adjust zero. Turn

zero adjustment screw slowly by very small turn to obtain 3-psig pressure.

More turning of zero adjustment may damage the I/P converter.

Counterclockwise rotation increases the pressure, and clockwise rotation

decreases the pressure.

6. Set the input current signal to 20 mA and check the output pressure on gauge

as 15 psig.

7. Turn the span adjustment potentiometer very slowly by small turn to obtain

15-psig pressure. More turning of span adjustment may damage the I/P

converter.

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8. Repeat step 4 to check that the desired low value (4 mA ~ 3 psig) has not

changed after adjusting the span. If necessary repeat steps 3 through 4 to

fine-tune the unit.

9. Snap the top cover in the place.

(Note: It is strongly recommended NOT to change the calibration

set per standard factory setting.)

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Working principle and calibration procedure of P/I converter.

Working Principle

Pressure to current (P/I) converters is two-wire precision instrument designed to

convert standard pneumatic input signals into proportional output electrical

signal. They are compact robust instruments suitable for panel or field mounting

applications.

Input signal: 3-15 psig.

Output signal: 4-20 mA DC

Supply voltage: 24 VDC

Calibration procedure

Generally P/I converter is calibrated for standard industrial signals as 3-15 psig

input corresponds to 4-20 mA DC output. These are standard factory settings and

need not to be changed.

To adjust the zero and span settings proceed as follows:

Two adjustments for zero and span are provided in front face of unit.

1. Set digital calibrator on measure mode.

2. Connect input signal i.e. 3-15 psig.

3. Set the input signal to 3 psig and check the output current as 4 mA.

4. If the current is showing more or less than 4 mA then adjust zero on the

isolator.

5. Set the input pressure signal to 15 psig and check the output current 20 mA.

6. Turn the span adjustment potentiometer on signal

7. Repeat step 3 to check that the desired low value (3 psig ~ 4mA) has not

changed after adjusting the span. If necessary repeat steps 3 through 4 to

fine-tune the unit.

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P/I converter+

Power on

Milli Amp

Measure

I/P converter+

Power on

Milli Amp

Source

Experiments

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Experiment No. 1: Linearity of I/P converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Put digital calibrator in source mode.

• Give current input in the step of 4 mA from 4 to 20 mA by slowly rotating the

knob of digital calibrator.

• Note down corresponding pressure on output pressure gauge in psig.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Standard

Output

Pressure

(psig)

Actual

Output

Pressure

(psig)

1 4 3

2 8 6

3 12 9

4 16 12

5 20 15

Calculations

Linearity: Linearity of I/P converter is 5% maximum of output span between 3 to

15 psig (as stated by manufacturer). Therefore 5/100 * (15-3) = 0.6 psig. This is

the maximum deviation in the output.

Plot graph of Input current (mA) on X axis and output pressure (psig) on Y-axis.

Draw a straight line that best fits all the points. The graph shows the straight line.

Observe the maximum deviation in output and compare with specified by

manufacturer.

Conclusions

We may observe some deviation in actual linearity of I/P converter from

manufacturer’s specification, as it depends upon accuracy of pressure gauges

used, accuracy of digital calibrator and visual error in recording the readings.

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Experiment No. 2: Hysteresis of I/P converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Put digital calibrator in source mode.

• Give current input in the step 4 mA from 4 to 20 mA by slowly rotating the

adjust knob on digital calibrator.

• Note down corresponding output pressure on output pressure gauge in psig.

• Now note the output pressure in psig by applying input current in decreasing

mode from 20 mA to 4 mA.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Hysteresis

psig

(Y)-(X)

Increasing input current Decreasing input current

1 4 1 4

2 8 2 8

3 12 3 12

4 16 4 16

5 20 5 20

Calculations

Hystersis: Hystersis of I/P converter is 0.5 psig typical (as stated by

manufacturer). Calculate hysteresis by using formula:

Hystersis =Output at decreasing Input – Output at increasing input.

Plot the graph showing hysteresis as input (increasing and decreasing) on X axis

and corresponding output on Y-axis.

Conclusions

We may observe some deviation in hysteresis of I/P converter as it depends upon

accuracy of pressure gauges used accuracy of digital calibrator and visual error in

recording the readings.

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Experiment No. 3: Accuracy of I/P converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator in source mode.

• Give current input in the step of 4 mA from 4 to 20 mA by slowly rotating the

knob of digital calibrator.

• Note down corresponding pressure on output pressure gauge in psig.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Standard

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Actual

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Deviation

(psig)

(Y) – (X)

1 4 3

2 8 6

3 12 9

4 16 12

5 20 15

Calculations

Accuracy: Accuracy can be calculated with reference to above definitions in

theory part.

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Experiment No. 4: Repeatability of I/P converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator on source mode.

• Give current input in the step 4 mA from 4 to 20 mA by slowly rotating the

adjust knob on digital calibrator.

• Note down corresponding output pressure on output pressure gauge in psig.

• Now repeat the above steps for more trials.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Deviation in

output

psig

(Y)-(X)

Trial 1

Trial 2

1 4 1 4

2 8 2 8

3 12 3 12

4 16 4 16

5 20 5 20

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Deviation in

output

psig

(Y)-(X)

Trial 3

Trial 4

1 4 1 4

2 8 2 8

3 12 3 12

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4 16 4 16

5 20 5 20

Calculations

Repeatability: Note down the values of output for same input in repeated trials.

Repeatability can be found out in % of each reading.

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Experiment No. 5: Linearity of P/I converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator on measure mode.

• Give pressure input in the step of 3 psig from 3 to 15 psig by slowly rotating

the air regulator.

• Note down corresponding current output on digital calibrator in mA.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

Pressure

(psig)

Standard

Output

current

(mA)

Actual

Output

current

(mA)

1 3 4

2 6 8

3 9 12

4 12 16

5 15 20

Calculations

Linearity: Plot graph of Input pressure (psig) on X-axis and output current (mA)

on Y-axis. Draw a straight line that best fits all the points. The graph shows the

straight line. Observe the maximum deviation in output.

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Experiment No. 6: Hysteresis of P/I converter.

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator on measure mode.

• Give pressure input in the step of 3 psig from 3 to 15 psig by slowly rotating

the air regulator.

• Note down corresponding current output on digital calibrator in mA.

• Now note the output current in mA by applying input pressure in decreasing

mode from 15 psig to 3 psig.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

Pressure

(psig)

Output

current

(mA)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

Pressur

e

(psig))

Output

current

(mA)

(Y)

Hysteresis

mA

(Y)-(X)

Increasing input current Decreasing input

current

1 3 1 3

2 6 2 6

3 9 3 9

4 12 4 12

5 15 5 15

Calculations

Hystersis:

Calculate hysteresis by using formula:

Hystersis =Output at decreasing Input – Output at increasing input.

Plot the graph showing hysteresis as input (increasing and decreasing) on X axis

and corresponding output on Y-axis.

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EXPERIMENT NO. 7: ACCURACY OF P/I CONVERTER. Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator measure mode.

• Give pressure input in the step of 3 psig from 3 to 15 psig by slowly rotating

the air regulator.

• Note down corresponding current output on digital calibrator in mA.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

Pressure

(psig)

Standard

Output

current

(mA)

(X)

Actual

Output

Current

(mA)

(Y)

Deviation

(mA)

(Y) – (X)

1 3 4

2 6 8

3 9 12

4 12 16

5 15 20

Calculations

Accuracy: Accuracy can be calculated with reference to above definitions in

theory part.

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Experiment No. 8: Repeatability of P/I converter

Procedure

• Start up the set up as mentioned in commissioning part above.

• Now put digital calibrator in measure mode.

• Give pressure input in the step of 3 psig from 3 to 15 psig by slowly rotating

the air regulator.

• Note down corresponding current output on digital calibrator in mA.

• Now repeat the above steps for more trials.

• Tabulate above readings in the observation table given below.

Observations

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Deviation

in output

psig

(Y)-(X)

Trial 1

Trial 2

1 3 1 3

2 6 2 6

3 9 3 9

4 12 4 12

5 15 5 15

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(X)

Sr.

No.

Input

current

(mA)

Output

Pressure

(psig)

(Y)

Deviation

in output

psig

(Y)-(X)

Trial 3

Trial 4

1 3 1 3

2 6 2 6

3 9 3 9

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4 12 4 12

5 15 5 15

Calculations

Repeatability: Note down the values of output for same input in repeated trials.

Repeatability can be found out in % of each reading.

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Electro pneumatic transducer (I/P)

The ControlAir Type 500X converts a current input signal to a linearly proportional

pneumatic output pressure.

Technical specifications

Model 500X-AC

Make ControlAir

Input 4-20 mA

Output 3-15 psi

Min./Max supply pressure Min. 18 psig, Max 100 psig

Linearity +/-0.75 % of span

Repeatability <0.5% of span

Hysteresis <1% of span

Air consumption 0.05 scfm midrange typical

Port size ¼ NPT

Principle of operation

The unit is a force balance device in which a coil is suspended in the field of a magnet

by a flexure. The flexure moves towards the nozzle and creates back pressure which

acts as a pilot pressure to an integral booster relay. Input signal increase causes

increase in proportional output pressure.

Zero and span are calibrated by turning adjust screws on the front face of the unit.

Adjustment of the zero screw repositions the nozzle relative to the flexure. The span

adjustment is a potentiometer that controls the amount of current through the coil.

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Troubleshooting

Problem Check

No output or low output Zero adjustment

Supply pressure too low

Clogged orifice

Leakage Connections

Low or improper span Zero and span adjustments

Supply pressure too low

Output leakage

Erratic operation Electrical input signal

Loose wires or connections

Liquid in air supply

Calibration

1 Open protective covers to expose zero and span adjustment screws.

2 Connect the recommended air supply to the inlet of the transducer and an accurate

pressure gauge at the outlet.

3 connect the electrical input and set it to 4 mA.

4 Observe the output pressure. If necessary adjust zero screw until reaching

minimum output pressure setting (3 psi). Turn zero screw counter clockwise to

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increase pressure, clockwise to decrease pressure. If unable to achieve output

during calibration process, turn zero adjustment screw counter clockwise

for up to 30 revolutions, until output pressure rises.

5 Increase electrical input to 20 mA

6 Observe the output pressure. If necessary adjust the span screw until output

pressure reaching 15 psi. Turn span screw counter clockwise to increase pressure,

clockwise to decrease pressure.

7 The zero span adjustments are interactive. After adjusting the span it will be

necessary to recheck the zero. Repeat steps 3-6 until both end points are at the

required values.

Manufacturer’s address

Control Air Inc.

8 Columbia Drive, Amherst, NH 03031

USA

Email: [email protected]

Indian supplier:

Control teknics

5,Aboorva Flats, old No.6, New No. 11

7th main road, Raja Annamalaipuram

Chennai - 600 028

Email: [email protected]

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Mini combination air filter regulator

These modular series filter regulator are high flow, low pressure, and high accuracy.

Technical specifications

Make Airmatic

Model MB10-021-VD-PAP

Range 0 – 2 Kg/cm2

Type Diaphragm, Relieving

Connection ¼”BSP

Body Aluminium

Bowl Polycarbonate

Element Porous material

Drain Brass

Seals Buna – N

Diaphragm Buna – N

Spring pressure Spring steel Zn plated

Spring valve Stainless steel

Spring cage and nob Acetyl resin

Gauge ports Two

Element rating 25 micron

Drain Manual

Bowl capacity 30 ml

Max. pressure 12kg/cm2

Max. temperature 500C

Overall dimensions 40diameter x 155 H mm

Weight 220 gm

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Manufacturer’s address

Shah pneumatics, 28/30, Navketan Industrial Estate,

Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400 093.

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.shahpneumatics.com