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- Page 1 Field-Mount Current-to-Pressure Transmitter USER’S MANUAL May 2016 No. 170-702-00 D © 1992 by Moore Industries-International, Inc.
- Page 2 1. Telfon is a registered trademark of the DuPont Corporation. ® 2. Loctite is a registered trademark of Loctite Incorporated. Moore Industries’ STAR Center has a wide variety of quality instrumentation in stock and ready to ship. DELIVERY • Signal Transmitters •...
- Page 3 WPMP). Pneumatic connection fittings are to-Pressure Transmitter enclosed in an all-weather, female, 1/4-inch by 14 NPT, standard. thermoplastic housing is called the IPF. It is a rugged, two-wire transmitter whose design meets the NE-Type Units. IPF’s equipped with the NE Option...
- Page 4 Page 2 Table 1. IPF Performance and Operational Specifications Characteristic Specifications Factory-configured. Input 4-20 mA into 200 , nominal. 10-50 mA into 75 , nominal (available with 3-15 psig output units only). Factory-configured. 0.2-1 bar (20-100 kPa) 1-0.2 bar (100-20 kPa)
- Page 5 IPF model number. EXAMPLE IPF / 4-20MA / 3-15PSIG / 20PSI / -FR1 [ WP ] Unit Type Input Output Supply Pressure...
- Page 6 Table 2 lists the equipment required to calibrate the IPF. This equipment is not supplied by Moore Industries, but should be available in most labs or The two IPF controls are also located inside the unit maintenance areas. housing on the faceplate. They consist of a me-...
- Page 7 22 turns to move its wiper from one must be “blown down” prior to their being connected extreme to the other, clockwise for maximum or to the IPF. Any condensation or oil residue in the counterclockwise for minimum span. lines, if introduced into the pneumatic chambers of...
- Page 8 TEST LOAD AIR SUPPLY Figure 2. IPF Calibration Setup 1. Orient IPF as it will be positioned in the applica- For NE-type units: Route wiring through tion. That is, if unit is to be oriented vertically conduit opening in external sub-housing/terminal when installed, orient vertically to calibrate.
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Page 9: Calibration Procedure
To perform the recommended bench check for the 3. Monitor reading of pressure gauge #2 (output), IPF, first perform the setup as described in the and adjust span pot so that reading is at 100% of preceding section. The calibration procedure con- appropriate pressure range for your unit. -
Page 10: Electrical Connections
Page 8 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until IPF outputs 0% of Mounting rated pressure range at 0% current input, and 100% of output pressure range at 100% current Figure 3 gives the IPF’s outline dimensions. The input. illustration also gives the dimensions of the available FR1 Option hardware, recommended for most 5. - Page 11 M20 X 1.5 THREADS FOR (1.4 in) –WPM AND –WPMP HOUSINGS N-TYPE 1/4" NPT SUPPLY PORT 142.2 mm (5.6 in) SIDE PORT FOR FR1 OPTION 29.2 mm 31 mm (1.1 in) (1.2 in) 1/4" NPT OUTPUT PORT Figure 3. IPF Outline Dimensions...
- Page 12 Page 10 Figure 4. Mounting the IPF on Vertical and Horizontal Pipe CURRENT INPUT 4-20 OR 10-50 mA –I – OUTPUT SUPPLY PORT PORT PNEUMATIC REGULATED INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT AIR SUPPLY LOAD Figure 5. IPF Installation Hookup...
- Page 13 Always “blow down” (purge) all tubing and the Pneumatic Connections controlled device before connecting the IPF. The final phase of IPF installation consists of con- Figure 6 illustrates the recommended technique for necting the pneumatic lines. Figure 5 also illustrates installing an IPF.
- Page 14 Use cushioning brackets to dampen Remember that if an IPF is installed in an open loop, vibration, if possible. it may appear to drift over extended periods of time, •...
- Page 15 To perform the basic maintenance procedure for the To disassemble the IPF for maintenance/cleaning, IPF, refer to table 4, which lists the equipment remove the protective top cover in the same manner required. These materials are not supplied by Moore as was carried out in the calibration setup.
- Page 16 Apply steady pull, disen- Refer to figure 7 to disassemble the IPF pneumatic gaging the pneumatic fittings from their ports in the block, and when performing the following: housing base.
- Page 17 LOWER RUBBER DIAPHRAGM/DISK HOLE SECTION #4 SUPPLY SCREEN Figure 7. IPF Internal Assemblies 10. Use swabs dipped in TCE to clean all surfaces. 12. Remove integrated diaphragm/fitting from section #4. 11. Repeat cleaning/flushing procedure for orifices and surfaces of section #3.
- Page 18 AWG secure re-assembled block. Tighten screws to #24-20 butt connector and heat shrink tubing between 35 and 45 N•m of torque (26 to 33 foot- (available from Moore Industries). Use of non- pounds). specified connectors invalidates the group N certification.
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Page 19: Troubleshooting
Page 17 To re-connect current wiring in N-type IPF’s, If a problem is suspected with the IPF, review the connect the wires with the same color (black-to- following steps: black, and red-to-red). Use a crimping tool to 1. Verify that bench instruments used to take secure the connection. - Page 20 Typically, a coalescing filter should be installed immediately upstream of the pressure regulator. In The IPF is available with an optional coalescing filter/ this way the filter removes most of the water before regulator module, the FR1 Option, that combines a the air enters the regulator.
- Page 21 LINE TO AVOID PASSING LIQUIDS MAIN LINE TO OTHER BRANCHES COMPRESSOR HIGH – PRESSURE RECEIVER EFFICIENCY REGULATOR COALESCING PURIFIED AIR FILTER TO IPF’S 5 MICRON GENERAL PURPOSE FILTER(S), ONE MAIN 0.01 MICRON OR MULTIPLE ON HIGH BRANCH LINES KEEP EFFICIENCY SHORT COALESCING...
- Page 22 0.01 ppm. upstream and downstream filtration to prevent oil contamination of the desiccant, as well as to prevent Moore Industries filters that exceed ISA specifica- desiccant fines from introducing new contamination. tions provide very inexpensive protection. Contact your Sales Representative for more information.
- Page 23 4. Ship the equipment to the Moore Industries location nearest you. The returned equipment will be inspected and tested at the factory. A Moore Industries representative will contact the person designated on your documentation if more information is needed. The repaired equipment, or its replacement, will be returned to you in accordance with the shipping instructions furnished in your documentation.
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