B09-711 Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi 10/23 Contents Information on This Operating Instruction 9.1 Set Range, Nominal Measuring Range, 1.1 Pictographs Used Definitions 1.2 Exclusion of Liability 9.2 Configuration and Calibration 1.3 General Information 9.3 Alarms Safety Instructions 10.
The process transmitter models PTPi and PTDi are IMPORTANT! Is used to warn you against manufactured in accordance with the corresponding a possibly hazardous situation that may re- valid standards.
• Only use appropriate tools for mounting, connect- The nameplates of the PTPi and PTDi ing and dismounting the device. transmitters in versions compliant with • Nameplates or other information on the device shall...
Usup[V] = Umin[V] + 0.0225 [A] x Ro[Ω] In a 2-wire system, the PTPi and PTDi transmitters whereas: Rmax = maximum permissible load generate a 4…20 mA output signal with superim- resistance for a specific voltage posed HART signal.
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Degree of protection Permissible ambient conditions IP66, 67 according to DIN EN 60529 Ambient temperature IP65 according to DIN EN 60529 −40 / +85 °C with PD plug connector (for PED version in accordance with metrological...
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1/2" NPT. Metrological parameters according to PED version The limitation does not apply to the PTPi transmitters in the versions according to the female threads G 1/4". pressure equipment directive PED can be manufac- tured with a pressure range from −1 / +400 bar vacu- um and overpressure, 0 –...
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Process connections Climatic immunity PTDi connection type C for mounting with a manifold Temperature: (fig. 9), available for PED version. EN 60068-2-1, EN 60068-2-2 PTDi with single direct chemical seal as in the exam- hot: T = 55 °C, RH = max.
Place of Installation Pressure Transmitter Housing General Recommendations The cases of PTPi, PTDi pressure transmitters are made of die-cast aluminum or stainless steel and The intelligent pressure and differential pressure consist of a body and two screw covers (display and transmitters can be installed both indoors and out- electrical connection).
High Medium Temperature Installation and Mechanical Connections With the PTPi, PTDi transmitters, media with temper- atures up to 120 °C can be measured (PED version chapter 4 “Technical Data”). To protect the sensor module from temperatures higher than 120 °C, long impulse lines are used to...
PTPi Installation and Connections When disassembling the pressure trans- mitter, it is necessary to separate it from The PTPi transmitters can be mounted directly on rig- the process pressure or to reduce the id impulse lines. pressure to atmospheric level and to...
2a and 2b. If the resistance rating liquid or when PTPi, PTDi transmitters are used in the current loop is smaller than 240 Ω, with chemical seals and capillary line.
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Configuration and Calibration Transmitter configuration using the buttons on the device and the local menu The pressure transmitter has functions for setting and changing metrological and identification param- Local menu structure. Local configuration of the eters.
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi The menu structure of the PTPi and PTDi is shown below: The selected unit should be confirmed by pressing the button []. After confirming the parameter, the pressure transmitter confirms acceptance of the command with the mes- sage “DONE”...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Descriptions: Local Menu Submenu Information EXIT return from the local menu to normal operation of the pressure transmitter PVZERO pressure zero adjustment set the lower measuring value (no change of the measuring range)
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“−” sign. The position of the decimal point can be set in the local menu, via HART commu- ERR_L16 nicator or PC configuration software. The PTPi, PTDi [acces_restricted] This error occurs when the local transmitters allow the re-scaling of the pressure val- menu of the pressure transmitter is disabled and the ues to user specific units.
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi The local display is equipped with a background lighting. Configuration of the PTDi pressure transmitter for flow measurement with an orifice plate Figure 4 shows how to change the display position by rotation.
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Orifice flow meters are based on the square root out- put signal of the differential pressure transmitters. For flow measurement, you should: Æ install the PTDi pressure transmitter on the flow measurement station with orifice plate;...
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Alarms The pressure transmitters PTPi generate a pro- cess variable analogue signal range The alarms indicate if operating parameters of the ≥ 3.8 – 3.9 mA…≤ 20.5 mA. Depending on the set-...
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Maintenance / Cleaning, Cleaning: Storage and Transport • Clean the device with a dry or slightly dampened soft cloth. CAUTION! Material damage and loss of • Do not use any sharp objects or aggressive agents warranty! for cleaning.
Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi CE Conformity Dismounting: Æ Pay attention to potentially leaking media. Take ap- propriate precautions to collect them. The CE marking of the instruments certifies Æ Please clean the process connection before at- the conformity with prevailing EU directives taching the protection cap.
PTPi, PTDi pressure transmitters Fig. 3 PTPi pressure transmitter Fig. 4 PTPi, PTDi – display rotation option, configuration buttons Fig. 5 plug connector M-type with thread M 20x1.5 Fig. 6 plug connector P-type with thread M 20x1.5 Fig.
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Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 2 electrical connections for PTPi, PTDi pressure transmitters Fig. 2a the connection of the pressure transmitter and communicator to the control cabinet for power supply (if the resistance in the current loop is higher than 240 Ω)
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 2c the connection of the pressure transmitter and communicator to the <SIGNAL+><TEST+> transmitter terminals if the resistance in the current loop is smaller than 240 Ω Fig. 2d the connection of the pressure transmitter and communicator to the <SIGNAL+><SIGNAL−> transmitter terminals if the resistance in the current loop is smaller than 240 Ω...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 3 PTPi pressure transmitter Fig. 4 PTPi, PTDi – display rotation option, configuration buttons www.armano-messtechnik.com • p. 25 of 32 • GB • 10/23 • B73 • B09-711...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 5a connection M-type with thread M 20x1.5 Fig. 5b socket for M-type plug connector Fig. 6a connection P-type with thread M 20x1.5 Fig. 6b socket for P-type plug connector Fig. 7a CM 30x2 plug connector Fig.
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 8a connection G 1/2 with thread G 1/2" Fig. 8b socket for connection G 1/2 Fig. 8c connection CG 1/2 Fig. 8d socket for connection CG 1/2 with flush welded membrane order code socket –...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Fig. 9 differential pressure transmitter PTDi with process connection type C S-T type tube flange chemical seal S-P type flush flange chemical seal Fig. 10 example: differential pressure transmitter PTDi with a chemical seal...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi mounting kit (“bracket Ø 25”) for fitting differential pressure transmitters with P-type connection on a Ø 25 pipe Fig. 11 example: installation of the PTDi pressure transmitter with external membrane bracket C2 for fitting differential pressure transmitters with C-type connection on a 2"...
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C2 for fitting differential pressure transmitters with a manifold on a 2" pipe Fig. 13 example: mounting PTDi pressure transmitters with a manifold on a 2" pipe tube mounting wall mounting Fig. 14 example: mounting PTPi, PTDi pressure transmitters B09-711 • B73 • 10/23 • GB • p. 30 of 32 • www.armano-messtechnik.com...
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Operating Instructions Process Pressure Transmitters PTPi and PTDi Close the cover tightly by loosening the screw Fig. 15 sealing the housing of PTPi, PTDi pressure transmitters Fig. 16 additional equipment for the installation of pressure transmitters www.armano-messtechnik.com • p. 31 of 32 • GB • 10/23 • B73 • B09-711...
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