Current To Pressure Converter (LT - 3039)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
LABTECH ELECTRONICS PVT.LTD.,
No.1/3, Kundrathur main road, Periya Panicherry, Chennai – 600 122
Ph: 044-238 20617/18 E-mail:
[email protected],
[email protected] 1. Introduction:
LABTECH Current to Pressure converter trainer is a complete
device, converts a current input signal to a linearly proportional pneumatic output
pressure. DPM is provided on the front panel. It is indicates the input current values.
This trainer consists of current source, I to P Converter, pressure source indicator and
Output pressure indicator.
Pneumatically actuated control valves in these plants which had to
receive their output instructions from the control computer, which sent these
signals as 4-20 mA DC analog current signals. This required a current to
pneumatic conversion. The industry soon termed these I to P or I/P
transducers, with I denoting the current input and P signifying the pneumatic
output.
Most I/P transducers convert their electronic signals to pneumatic by passing
the current through a wound coil in a magnetic field, which modulates a
backpressure nozzle in a pneumatic pilot circuit that provides the 3-15 psi
pneumatic output. Pressure to current transducers employ pressure diaphragms that
are mechanically linked to excited strain gages, piezo sensors, or capacitance
sensors that drive an output amplifier section. These then transmit the required 4-
20 mA DC current output to control systems.
2. Tecnical specification:
Power Supply : +/- 12 VDc, 500 mA
Current Source : (4-20) mA
Current Display : 3 1/2 digits
Pressure Source Indicator : (0 - 4.2) Kg/cm2
Pressure Source Indicator : (0 - 4.2) Kg/cm2
Air Regulator : (0 - 10.2) Kg/cm2
I to P Converter : WAAREE Make
Current Input : (4-20) mA
Output Pressure : (0-1.2) Kg/cm2
Supply Pressure : (0-2) Kg/cm2
Principle Of Operation:
Current to Pressure converter is a force balance device in which a coil is
suspended in the field of a magnet by a flexure. Current flowing through the coil
generates axial movement of the coil and flexure. The flexure moves towards the
nozzle and creates back pressure which acts as a pilot pressure to an integral booster
relay. Input signal increases (or decreases for reverse acting) cause proportional
output pressure increases.
It works on force balance principle. A coil is suspended in a magnetic field
on a flexible mount. At the lower end of the coil is a flapper valve that operates
against a precision ground nozzle to create a backpressure on the servo diaphragm
of a booster relay. The input current flows in the coil and produces a force between
the coil and the flapper valve, which controls the servo pressure and the output
pressure.Zero adjustment of the unit is made by turning a screw that regulates the
distance between the flapper valve and the air nozzle. Span adjustmentis made by
varying a potentiometer,which shunts input current past the coil.
Experiment:
Aim:
To regulate the pressure using Current to Pressure Converter.
Apparatus Required:
LABTECH Current to Pressure Converter Trainer.
Pneumatic Hose
Patch cord
3 pin power cord
Air Compressor
Procedure:
1. Give the connections as per the patching diagram
2. Connect the Air Compressor output to the Air regulator Input
3. Air regulator valve should be in release mode.
4. Switch ON the Air Compressor. Now pressure reading starts to increase,
close the Air regulator valve when reach the pressure 1.2 Kg/cm 2 (Pressure
Source)
4. Do not apply more than 1.2 Kg/cm2 pressure to the trainer.
5. Switch ON the Trainer
6. Then vary the current input in mA and measure the Output Pressure in
Kg/cm2
7. Plot the graph between current input in mA in X-axis and Output Pressure in
Kg/cm2 in Y-axis.
Tabular Column:
Sl.No Current Input in Output Pressure in
mA Kg/cm2
1 4
.
.
.
.20
Model graph:
Result:
Thus the pressure is regulated by using Current to Pressure Converter.
