441-622-015
Type 500X
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Refers to conditions or hazards which could result in serious personal injury or death.
Refers to conditions or hazards which could result in personal injury.
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. DESCRIPTION and INSTALLATION
1.1 Description
1.1.1 The ControlAir Type 500X converts a current or voltage input signal to a linearly proportional pneumatic output
pressure. This versatile instrument is designed for control applications that require a high degree of reliability and
repeatability at an economical cost.
1.2 Principle of Operation
1.2.1 The Type 500X 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.
Zero and Span are calibrated by turning adjust screws on the front face of the unit. Adjustment of the zero screw
repositions the nozzle relative to the flexure. The span adjustment is a potentiometer that controls the amount of
current through the coil.
1.3 Mounting
1.3.1 Unit may be pipe, panel, or bracket mounted. Mounting may be at any angle, though may require field
adjustment. High external vibration may cause output fluctuations. Mounting in a vibration-free area is
recommended.
NOTE
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
Low O utput R ange
H igh O utput R ange
(U p To 30 Psig)
(U p To 120 Psig)
M in./M ax. Supply Pressure
Minimum - 3 psig (.21 BAR)
Minimum - 5 psig (0.35 BAR)
above maximum output
above maximum output
Maximum - 100 psig (7 BAR)
Maximum - 150 psig (10.5 BAR)
Supply Pressure Sensitivity
<± 0.1% of span per psig
<± .04% of span per 1.0 psig
(<± 0.15% of span per 0.1 BAR)
(0.07 BAR)
Term inal B ased Linearity
<± 0.75% of span
<± 1.5% of span typical, ± 2.0% max.
R epeatability
< 0.5% of span
< 0.5% of span
H ysteresis
< 1.0% of span
< 0.5% of span
R esponse Tim e
Dependent on pressure range - typically less than 0.25 sec for 3-15 psig units
Flow R ate
4.5 scfm (127 Nl/min) at
20.0 scfm (566 Nl/min) at
25 psig (1.7 BAR) supply
150 psig (10.5 BAR) supply
12.0 scfm (340 Nl/min) at
100 psig (6.8 BAR) supply
M axim um A ir C onsum ption
.05 scfm (1.4 Nl/min) midrange typical
.07 scfm (2 Nl/min) midrange typical
M edia
Oil free, clean dry air filtered to 40 micron
Electrical C onnections
Conduit 1/2" NPT (standard); DIN 43650 (optional)
Enclosure
Nema 1 (standard); Nema 4X(IP65) (optional)
Tem p. R ange (O perating)
-20°F to +140°F (-30°C to 60°C)
Port Sizes
1/4 NPT (Pneumatic)
1/4 NPT (Pneumatic)
1/2 NPT (Electric)
1/2 NPT (Electric)
R elief C apacity
2 scfm (56.6 Nl/min) at
7 scfm (198 Nl/min)
5 psig (2.4 BAR) above
at 10 psig (0.7 BAR) above
20 psig (1.3 BAR) setpoint
20 psig (1.3 BAR) setpoint
W eight
2.1 lbs. (0.94 kg)
2.1 lbs. (0.94 kg)
