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CONVERTER
Product Code
310
Instruction manual
Contents
1 Description 5 Troubleshooting 9 Experiments
2 Specifications 6 Components used 10 components details
3 Installation requirements 7 Packing slip
4 Installation Commissioning 8 Warranty
Description
The I/P and P/I converter setup is Air supply Digital calibrator
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 P/I Converter
Specifications
Product Study of I/P and P/I converter
Product code 310
Pressure Transmitter Type Two wire, Range 01 bar, Output 420 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
Installation requirements
Air supply
Clean, oil and moisture free air, pressure 2 Bar, consumption 50 LPH
Support table
Size: 800Wx800Dx750H in mm
Installation Commissioning
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.
Troubleshooting
Note: For component specific problems refer components manual
Problems Possible causes / remedies
I/P converter not Clogged restrictor hole. Clean it.
functioning or low Ensure 25-psig air supply.
signal pressure Check output line for no air leakage.
Ensure calibrator is in the source mode.
P/I converter not Ensure input pressure 3-15 psig.
working and pressure Check input air piping for no leakage.
transmitter not working Check electric supply of signal isolator.
Digital calibrator not Check electric supply/DC adpto.
working
Components used
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 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
Packing slip
Warranty
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.
THEORY
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.
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
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
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.
Fig. III
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 dont 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
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.
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.)
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.
Experiments
P/I converter
+
Power on
Milli Amp
Measure
I/P converter
+
Power on
Milli Amp
Source
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
manufacturers specification, as it depends upon accuracy of pressure gauges
used, accuracy of digital calibrator and visual error in recording the readings.
Calculations
Accuracy: Accuracy can be calculated with reference to above definitions in
theory part.
Trial 1 Trial 2
1 4 1 4
2 8 2 8
3 12 3 12
4 16 4 16
5 20 5 20
Trial 3 Trial 4
1 4 1 4
2 8 2 8
3 12 3 12
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.
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.
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.
Calculations
Accuracy: Accuracy can be calculated with reference to above definitions in
theory part.
Trial 1 Trial 2
1 3 1 3
2 6 2 6
3 9 3 9
4 12 4 12
5 15 5 15
Trial 3 Trial 4
1 3 1 3
2 6 2 6
3 9 3 9
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.
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 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.
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
Manufacturers address
Control Air Inc. Indian supplier:
8 Columbia Drive, Amherst, NH 03031 Control teknics
USA 5,Aboorva Flats, old No.6, New No. 11
Email: sales@controlair.com 7th main road, Raja Annamalaipuram
Chennai - 600 028
Email: controlteknics@eth.net
Technical specifications
Make Airmatic
Model MB10-021-VD-PAP
Range 0 2 Kg/cm2
Type Diaphragm, Relieving
Connection 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