APG PT-300 Pressure Transmitter User Manual

PT-300 Pressure Transmitter
User Manual
Doc #9004025
Part #200382
Rev B, 07/2019

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a PT-300 Pressure Transducer from APG. We appreciate your business! Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with your PT-300 and this manual.
The PT-300 series offers high accuracy and reliability over a wide range of pressures. The small size, integrated electronics, wide operating temperature ranges, and durability make PT-300 instruments perfect for static and dynamic pressure measurements with an amplified output signal.
Reading your label
Every APG instrument comes with a label that includes the instrument’s model number, part number, serial number, and a wiring pinout table. Please ensure that the part number and pinout table on your label match your order.

Warranty and Warranty Restrictions

This product is covered by APG’s warranty to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service of the product for 24 months. For a full explanation of our Warranty, please visit
https://www.apgsensors.com/about-us/terms-conditions. Contact Technical Support to receive a Return Material Authorization before shipping your product back.
Scan the QR code below to read the full explanation of our Warranty on your tablet or smartphone.

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 Specifications and Options

• Dimensions

Specifications

Performance

Accuracy

Environmental

Electrical

Supply Voltage (at sensor)

0 to 5 VDC:
0 to 10 VDC:| 3-30 mA max.
7mA max
14mA max
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Masterials of Construction

Wetted
Materials|
---|---
≤ 1000 psi:| 316L Stainless Steel

1000 psi:| 17-4 Stainless Steel
Enclosure| 316L Stainless Steel
 Mechanical
Process Connection| 1/4 – 18 NPTF

Model Number Configurator

Model Number:
A. Operation / Output
□ L1 ▲ 4 – 20 mA output
□ L3 0 – 5 VDC output
□ L10 0 – 10 VDC output
G. Process Connection
□ P5 ▲ 1/4 – 18 NPTF
B. Common Pressure Ranges – PSI
□ 5 □ 50 □ 200 □ 750 □ 3000
□ 15 □ 60 □ 300 □ 1000 □ 5000
□ 30 □ 100 □ 500 □ 2000 □ 10000
Other ranges available. Please consult factory.
H. Accuracy
□ N3▲ ±1.0%
□ N4 ±1.0% with NIST certification
I. Materials
□ M1 316L SS ( ≤ 1000 psi)
□ M2 ▲ 17-4 SS ( > 1000 psi)
C. Units of Measure
□ psi▲ □ bar □ kPa □ kgcm2 □ fsw
J. Temperature Compensation Range
□ S0 -17º – 54ºC / 0º – 130ºF ( > 1000 psi)
□ S9 0º – 60ºC / 32º – 140ºF ( ≤ 10 psi)
□ S10 -10º – 70ºC / 14º – 158ºF (10 < x ≤ 1000 psi)
D. Pressure Type
□ A Absolute ( ≤ 200 psi)
□ S▲ Sealed ( ≥ 4 psi)
□ G Gauge ( ≤ 500 psi)
E. Electrical Connection
(Mating connector sold separately)
□ E5▲ Pigtail with cable (specify cable length below)
□ E17 6 pin bayonet (PT02E-10-6P)
F. Electrical Cable Length
□ __ Number represents cable length in ft to be included on E5 options.
(ex. E5-2 equals pigtail, 2 ft cable)
▲ This option is standard

Electrical Connector, Pinout Table, and Supply Power Table

Below are pin out diagrams, a pin out table, and electrical cable specifications for the 4-20 mA, 0-5 VDC, and 0-10 VDC outputs, to assit you in wiring your transducer.
PT-300 Pin Out Table

6 Pin
Bayonet| | 4-20 mA| 0-5 VDC| 0-10 VDC
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A| + Excitation| + Excitation| + Excitation
B| – Excitation| + Output| + Output
C| N/C| – Output| – Output
D| N/C| – Excitation| – Excitation
E| N/C| N/C| N/C
F| N/C| N/C| N/C

6 Pin Bayonet Connector

N/C indicates no connection
For alternate pinouts, please consult factory
PT-300 Supply Power Table

| 4-20 mA| 0-5 VDC| 0-10 VDC
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Power Supply| 9-28 VDC| 9-28 VDC| 12.5-28 VDC

Wiring Digrams

This device is a 2 wire, loop powered transmitter. A voltage of between 9 and 28 VDC must be maintained at this connection. Completion of the earth or system ground is recommended for proper circuit protection.
Power supply voltage must be sufficient to maintain a minimum of 9 VDC at the transducer/transmitter terminals after “dropping” voltage across RL (the equivalent load resistance of the circuit) at full scale current (20 mA). Example: If RL = 250 ohm then “drop” is 0.02 Amps X 250 ohm = 5 volts. Therefore power supply minimum is 5 V + 9 V = 14 V.

0-5 VDC and 0-10 VDC
0-5 and 0-10 VDC sensors are not as sensitive to circuit loading as 4-20 mA sensors are. As long as the power supply voltage (Excitation voltage) does not exceed 28 VDC, the sensor will operate properly.

Installation and Removal Procedures and Notes

• Tools Needed
• Wrench sized appropriately for your PT-300’s process connection.
•  Thread tape or sealant compound for threaded connections.

Mounting Instructions

Mounting your pressure transducer is easy if you follow a few simple steps:

• Never over-tighten the sensor. This can compress the diaphragm, changing how it reacts to pressure.
  In all cases, tighten the sensor as little as possible to create an adequate seal. On straight threads, tighten only until you feel the o-ring compress – making sure you don’t damage or extrude the o-ring.

• Always use thread tape or sealant compound on tapered threads. Wrap thread tape in the opposite direction of the threads so it does not unravel as you screw the sensor into place. Unraveling can cause uneven distribution and seal failure. For straight threads use an o-ring.

• Always start screwing in your sensor by hand to avoid cross-threading. Thread failure can be a problem if you damage threads by over-tightening them or by crossing threads.

Electrical Installation

• Check the pinout table on your PT-300 against your order.
• Check that your electrical system wiring matches the pinout table on your PT-300.
• For instruments with connectors, make the connection. Otherwise, attach your wires to the provided terminal strip.

Removal Instructions
Removing your PT-300 from service must be done with care. It’s easy to create an unsafe situation, or damage your sensor, if you are not careful to follow these guidelines:

• Make sure the pressure is completely removed from the line or vessel where your sensor is installed.
  Follow any and all procedures for safely isolating any media contained inside the line or vessel.

• Remove the sensor with an appropriately sized wrench (per your process connection).

• Clean the sensor’s fitting and diaphragm of any debris (see General Care) and inspect for damage.

• Store your sensor in a dry place, at a temperature between -17° and 70° C (0° – 158° F).

DANGER: Removing your PT-300 Pressure Transmitter while there is still pressure in the line could result in injury or death.

Maintenance

General Care
Your PT-300 series pressure transmitter is very low maintenance and will need little care as long as it is installed correctly. However, in general, you should:

• Keep the transmitter and the area around it generally clean.
• Avoid applications for which the transmitter was not designed, such as extreme temperatures, contact with incompatible corrosive chemicals, or other damaging environments.
• Inspect the threads whenever you remove the transmitter from duty or change its location.
• Avoid touching the diaphragm. Contact with the diaphragm, especially with a tool, could permanently shift the output and ruin accuracy.
•  Clean the diaphragm or the diaphragm bore with extreme care. If using a tool is required, make sure it does not touch the diaphragm.

IMPORTANT: Any contact with the diaphragm can permanently damage the sensor.
Use extreme caution.

Repair and Returns
Should your PT-300 series pressure transmitter require service, please contact the factory via phone, email, or online chat. We will issue you a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number with instructions.

• Phone: 888-525-7300
• Email: sales@apgsensors.com
• Online chat at www.apgsensors.com

Please have your PT-300’s part number and serial number available. See Warranty & Warranty Restrictions for more information.

Automation Products Group, Inc.
Tel: 1/888/525-7300 • Fax: 1/435/753-7490 • www.apgsensors.com • sales@apgsensors.com

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