
VELTRON DPT-
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Air Monitor Corporation
116-010-91.P65 (09/18/09)
VELTRON DPT-
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- IO&M Manual
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SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 – DESCRIPTION
The VELTRON DPT-
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ultra-low range pressure and flow "smart" transmitter is designed to convert the low magnitude
pressure signal generated by airflow station or probe, and a temperature input into 4-20mA signals proportional and
linear to flow (or pressure) and temperature. The VELTRON DPT-
plus
is equipped with AUTO-zero for the elimination of
zero error due to thermal, electric, or mechanical effects. The VELTRON DPT-
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is packaged in a NEMA 4X enclosure
with industry-standard process connections. The integral LCD display provides a continuous readout of the measured
process and two additional lines of operating data.
1.2 – THEORY OF OPERATION
High and low pressure signals generated by airflow stations and probes, or static pressure sensors act upon opposite
sides of a flexible diaphragm within the transducer. The differential between the two pressure signals displaces the
diaphragm; the magnitude of the displacement being measured creates an electrical DC output from the transducer.
After undergoing A/D conversion, the resulting digital signal representing differential pressure or velocity pressure can
be "manipulated" within the microprocessor: square rooted for velocity or flow application; scaled for units of measure
and area for process output; and scaled for local data display. The built-in microprocessor runs the program that
provides the following basic functions: Timing, logic, and mathematical operations, analog input signal multiplexing,
analog input/output calibration, output relay operation, automatic zeroing valve operation, User Setup menu system,
and display (LCD) indication.