UNIVERSAL PROCESS LOOP

CONTROLLER
DE-1500 SERIES
Universal two-loop controller designed to control

and monitor engines, compressors, or industrial

processes
Offers a cost-effective alternative to pneumatic controllers and expensive competitive electronic controls
2 independent PID loops and 8 digital outputs
available for control functions
Directly accepts digital and analog inputs (thermocouple or 0-5VDC transducers)
Operating, setup, and fault data shown on alphanumeric display
ModBus RTU communications standard
Easily configurable via included Windows-based
terminal program
Designed and constructed for service in harsh
environments
CSA certified for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups
C and D hazardous areas

The Altronic DE-1500 Universal Process Loop Controller is designed for

use in the control of virtually any engine, compressor, or industrial
process. Using both digital and analog inputs for parameters such as
speed, temperature, and pressure, this completely user-configurable
control can utilize one or both of its independent PID outputs to dynamically adjust a process (or processes) to maintain a specified setpoint.
Among the many suitable applications for the DE-1500 is its
use as a suction controller for compressors in gas production or
processing service. Continuously monitoring the compressor
suction pressure, the DE-1500 can be configured to throttle
the gas pressure control valve either directly or via an interposing I/P converter (see diagram to right). In a similar fashion, critical
temperatures could also be monitored and maintained through the use
of an input thermocouple or temperature transducer and one of the DE1500 PID outputs controlling a compressor fin-fan or other cooling
device. The DE-1500 can also send a speed setpoint to a suitable
governor or control device (such as the GOV10) for RPM control of the
compressor prime mover (engine or electric motor).
For operators seeking independent control and safety shutdown
protection, the DE-1500 can be easily combined with other Altronic
products, including the DD-40NTS digital annunciator. To facilitate
integration with supervisory monitoring and control systems, the DE1500 fully supports the ModBus RTU communications protocol. A fullfeatured PC-based monitoring and control software package is also
included with each DE-1500 system.
The DE-1500 system is certified for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups C and D hazardous areas by the Canadian Standards
Association.

DE-1500 RETROFIT OF
EXISTING PNEUMATIC
PRESSURE CONTROLLER
DE-1500

STATUS
CHAN 20
CHAN 21
SPEED
STOP

VIEW
CHAN

TENS

ESC

RUNNING
42.3 PSIG
9.0 PSIG
1200 RPM

RESET

UNITS

ENTER

UNITS

TEST

CANCEL
TIMERS

NEXT

VIEW

TENS

MENU

F1

F2

4-20mA Signal

Pressure Input

Supply Air

PACT

Control Valve

CERTIFIED CLASS I,
DIVISION 2
GROUP C AND D

CERTIFIED
Class I, Division 2,
Groups C and D

TO ORDER

DIMENSIONS

DISPLAY MODULE ..................................................................... DE-1500

.203 DIA.
(TYP 4)

6.50

CABLE ASSEMBLIES
Display Module to Terminal Module (DB-25) ...................... 693115-1
Display Module RS-232 Port (DB-9) ................................... 693116-1

DE-1500

STATUS
CHAN 20
CHAN 21
SPEED

RUNNING
42.3 PSIG
9.0 PSIG
1200 RPM

STOP

RESET

VIEW
CHAN

UNITS

TEST

CANCEL
TIMERS

NEXT

VIEW

TERMINAL MODULE .................................................................. 691142-1

6.00

6.50

ENTER

TENS

UNITS

ESC

AVAILABLE ALTRONIC TRANSDUCERS AND CABLES

F1

TENS

MENU

PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS
0-50 psia .......................................................................... 691204-50
0-100 psia ........................................................................ 691204-100
0-300 psia ........................................................................ 691204-300
0-500 psia ........................................................................ 691204-500
0-100 psi/0-680 Kpa .......................................................... 691201-100
0-300 psi/0-2040 Kpa ....................................................... 691201-300

F2

6.00

0-500 psi/0-3400 Kpa ....................................................... 691201-500

0-1000 psi/0-6800 Kpa ...................................................... 691201-1000
0-2000 psi/0-136 bar ......................................................... 691201-2000
0-5000 psi/0-340 bar ......................................................... 691201-5000

5.50

.19

TEMPERATURE TRANSDUCERS
Range: +5F. to 350F./-15C. to 176C. (3F/2C)
1.75" length ...................................................................... 691202-300
5.75" length ..................................................................... 691203-300

1.50
4.62

Range: -40F. to 450F./-40C. to 232C. (6F/4C)

1.75" length ...................................................................... 691212-450
5.75" length ..................................................................... 691213-450

RS485

10 11 12 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SR 90 91 05 06 07 08 A

PW IG MP

ANALOG INPUTS
(+) LEAD

DIGITAL
OUTPUTS

RS485

DIGITAL
INPUTS
(+) LEAD

SENSOR
ANALOG
OUTPUTS
(+) LEAD

10 11 12 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 SR 90 91 01 02 03 04 B

PW IG MP

TRANSDUCER CABLES
5 ft. length ........................................................................ 693008-5
25 ft. length ...................................................................... 693008-25
CERTIFIED
CLASS I
GROUPS C & D
DIVISION 2, T4

IGN
MPU

DIGITAL
OUTPUTS

POWER

DIGITAL
ANALOG INPUTS () LEAD
INPUTS OR THERMOCOUPLE RED LEAD
() LEAD

SENSOR
ANALOG
OUTPUTS
() LEAD

POWER
IGN
MPU

7.5

50 ft. length ...................................................................... 693008-50

5.0

DE-1500
KEEP COVER
ON FOR NORMAL
OPERATION

RX TX

COMPRESSOR MONITOR TERMINAL MODULE

P / N 6 91 1 4 2 1

PA PB

GIRARD, OHIO

S/ N

MUST BE INSTALL E D PER FORM DE1500 OM

INSTALLE CONFORMEMENT FORM DE1500 OM

2.5

712 TRUMBULL AVE / GIRARD, OH 44420

(330) 545-9768 / Fax: (330) 545-9005
www.altronicinc.com E-mail: sales@altronicinc.com
FORM DE-1500 10-03 2003 Altronic, Inc.