Emerson Tartarini PRX Series Instruction Manual Download Page 2

PRX Series

2

Maximum Inlet Pressures

(1)

See Table 2

Outlet (Control) Pressure Ranges

See Table 1

Accuracy Class

 

See Table 1 

Temperature Capabilities

(1)

 

-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Pilot and Filter Regulator Flow Coefficients

Type PRX Pilot: 

C

g

10.5; 

C

v

0.36; 

C

1

29

Type SA/2 Filter Regulator: 

C

g

4.9

1. The pressure/temperature limits in this Instructional Manual and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

Table 1.

 Outlet (Control) Pressure Ranges, Accuracy Class and Pilot Spring Information

TYPE

OUTLET (CONTROL)

PRESSURE RANGE

(AC)  

ACCURACY 

CLASS

PILOT CONTROL SPRING INFORMATION

Part Number

Color Code

Wire  

Diameter

Free Length

Maximum 

Operating

Pressure

Maximum 

Emergency

Pressure

psig

bar

In.

mm

In.

mm

psig

bar

psig

bar

PRX/120

PRX/125

14.5 to 26

23 to 44

41 to 80

73 to 123

1.00 to 1.8

1.6 to 3.0

2.8 to 5.5

5.0 to 8.5

± 2.5%

± 2.5%

± 2.5%

± 2.5%

M0255240X12

M0255230X12

M0255180X12

M0255220X12

Yellow

Green

Blue

Black

0.110

0.126

0.138

0.157

2.79

3.20

3.55

3.99

2.16

2.16

2.16

2.16

55.0

55.0

55.0

55.0

- - - -

- - - -

116 to 210

203 to 334

319 to 435

8.0 to 14.5

14.0 to 23.0

22.0 to 30.0

± 1%

± 1%

± 1%

M0255210X12

M0255200X12

M0255860X12

Silver

Gold

Aluminum

0.177

0.197

0.236

4.50

5.00

5.99

2.16

2.01

2.01

55.0

51.0

51.0

- - - -

- - - -

PRX/120-AP

PRX/125-AP 435 to 1160 30.0 to 80.0

± 1%

M0273790X12

Clear

0.335

8.51

3.94

100

- - - -

- - - -

PRX/131

14.5 to 26 

23 to 44 

41 to 80

73 to 123 

116 to 210 

203 to 334 

319 to 435

1.0 to 1.8 

1.6 to 3.0

2.8 to 5.5

5.0 to 8.5

8.0 to 14.5 

14.0 to 23.0 

22.0 to 30.0

- - - - 

M0255240X12 

M0255230X12

M0255180X12

M0255220X12

M0255210X12 

M0255200X12 

M0255190X12

Yellow

Green

Blue

Black  

Silver

Gold

Red

0.110 

0.126

0.138

0.157

0.177 

0.197 

0.236

2.79 

3.20

3.55 

3.99

4.50 

5.00 

5.99

2.16

2.16

2.16

2.16

2.16 

2.01 

2.01

55.0 

55.0 

55.0 

55.0 

55.0 

51.0 

51.0

435

30.0

1480

102

PRX-AP/131 435 to 1160 30.0 to 80.0

- - - -

M0273790X12

Clear

0.335

8.51

3.94

100

1160

80.0

PRX/182

29 to 116 

73 to 290 

217 to 609

2.0 to 8.0 

5.0 to 20.0 

15.0 to 42.0

- - - -

M0255220X12 

M0255200X12 

M0255190X12

Black 

Gold  

Red

0.157 

0.197 

0.236

3.99 

5.00 

5.99

2.16 

2.01 

2.01

55.0 

51.0 

51.0

609

42.0

PRX-AP/182 435 to 1160 30.0 to 80.0

- - - -

M0273790X12

Clear

0.335

8.51

3.94

100

1160

80.0

1. Accuracy includes outlet pressure drop plus hysteresis (friction), but does not include lockup.

2. Restrictor screw is one turn counterclockwise from fully seated.

MAXIMUM INLET 

PRESSURE

MAXIMUM EMERGENCY OUTLET 

PRESSURE OR MAXIMUM 

EMERGENCY SENSE PRESSURE

(1)

MAXIMUM BLEED 

(EXHAUST) PRESSURE FOR 

MONITOR PILOTS

MAXIMUM PILOT SPRING CASE 

PRESSURE FOR  

PRESSURE LOADING

psig

bar

psig

bar

psig

bar

psig

bar

1480

102

1480

102

1480

102

1160

80

1. Maximum pressure to prevent the casings from bursting during abnormal operation (leaking to atmosphere and internal parts damage may occur).

Table 2.

 PRX Series Pilot Pressure Ratings

Threaded Connections 

 

1/4 NPT

Orifice Size

 

0.12 in. / 3.0 mm

Type SA/2 Allowable Pressure

(1)

 

1450 / 100 bar

Options

 

Type 252 Pilot Supply filter

Specifications

The Specifications section lists pressure limitations and other specifications for all models of PRX Series pilots. Please note 

that the pilot control spring range is displayed on the pilot nameplate.

Summary of Contents for Tartarini PRX Series

Page 1: ... non corrosive gas applications They have a double diaphragm which provides increased accuracy and sensitivity an integral damper screw to adjust opening and closing speeds and a restrictor screw to adjust pilot gain The PRX Series pilots can be also be used in other applications such as relief valve or backpressure regulators and as a quick dump pilot Furthermore PRX Series pilots have the abilit...

Page 2: ...0 22 0 to 30 0 M0255240X12 M0255230X12 M0255180X12 M0255220X12 M0255210X12 M0255200X12 M0255190X12 Yellow Green Blue Black Silver Gold Red 0 110 0 126 0 138 0 157 0 177 0 197 0 236 2 79 3 20 3 55 3 99 4 50 5 00 5 99 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 16 2 01 2 01 55 0 55 0 55 0 55 0 55 0 51 0 51 0 435 30 0 1480 102 PRX AP 131 435 to 1160 30 0 to 80 0 M0273790X12 Clear 0 335 8 51 3 94 100 1160 80 0 PRX 182 29 t...

Page 3: ...aphragm This diaphragm loading pressure opens the main valve plug supplying the required flow to the downstream system Any excess loading pressure on the actuator diaphragm escapes downstream through the bleed restriction in the pilot When the gas demand in the downstream system has been satisfied the outlet pressure increases The increased pressure is transmitted through the downstream control li...

Page 4: ...such a distance is not practical connect the control line away from elbows swages nipples or any area where abnormal flow velocities occur Connect the other end of the control line to the A port on the bottom of the PRX Series pilot 4 Connect a downstream bleed line from the S port on the PRX Series pilot to a straight run of pipe 6 to 10 pipe diameters from the regulator outlet using 3 8 in 9 5 m...

Page 5: ...EN WRENCH FT LBS N m mm mm PRX 7 5 to 9 2 10 2 to 12 4 10 17 5 Table 3 Torque Recommendation and Request Tools 1 If the pilot setting must be disturbed be sure to keep some tension on the spring This will prevent trapping inlet pressure during blow down 2 Slowly close the valves in the following order a Inlet block valve b Outlet block valve c Control line valve s if used 3 Open the vent valves to...

Page 6: ...body key 16 on top of the lower diaphragm plate key 15 9 Set the upper diaphragm plate key 13 on top of the diaphragm key 14 10 Place washer key 11 and stem nut key 26 on the stem key 23 and tighten using a wrench to hold the stem 11 Place the lower spring seat key 9 on the upper diaphragm nut key 26 and mount the upper cover key 8 on top of the body key 24 and the diaphragm key 14 12 Place washer...

Page 7: ...cate the O ring and place in the body key 16 Install the orifice 7 Set the disk holder key 22 in the body key 16 8 Lightly lubricate the rims of the diaphragm key 14 Position the diaphragm convolution facing down make sure that the diaphragm is not deformed and is properly installed Take the diaphragm key 14 and place it in the body key 16 on top of the disk holder key 22 9 Set the upper diaphragm...

Page 8: ...Downstream Sense Line B Outlet discharge Pilot feed S Pilot feed Outlet discharge L To regulator loading pressure chamber To regulator loading pressure chamber Table 4 Type PRX 120 Connections Key Description Part Number 4 Upper Cover O ring 1 required for Type PRX 120 or PRX 125 2 required for Type PRX 120 AP or PRX 125 AP Nitrile NBR M6010178X12 Fluorocarbon FKM M6020112X12 5 O ring Nitrile NBR ...

Page 9: ...2 L1 L1 L1 L1 25 4 5 Figure 2 Types PRX 120 and PRX 125 Pilot Assemblies TYPE PRX 120 VERSION SECTION A A B S L R D L1 APPLY LUBRICANT 1 L1 LITHIUM POLYMER TYPE LUBRICANT MULTI PURPOSE GREASE L2 ANTI SEIZE LUBRICANT 1 Lubricants must be selected such that they meet the temperature requirements 4 4 L1 L1 B S D L1 L AP VERSION TYPE PRX 125 VERSION SECTION A A ...

Page 10: ... 19 14 17 16 18 14 13 13 15 A A L B S 28 31 29 28 34 34 22 19 14 17 16 18 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B 13 15 11 20 10 11 21 25 23 24 18 11 26 A A L B S 28 31 29 28 34 34 22 19 14 17 16 18 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 B 13 15 11 20 10 11 21 25 23 24 18 11 26 TYPE PRX 182 PILOT ASSEMBLY SECTION A A Figure 4 Type PRX 182 Pilot Assembly ...

Page 11: ...OUTLET M UPSTREAM OF THE REGULATOR R TO THE FEEDING OF THE PILOT V DOWNSTREAM OF THE REGULATOR Figure 5 Type SA 2 Assembly 4 H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 M 14 15 16 17 R 18 V 19 20 21 A A 4 H H 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 R 18 V 19 20 21 A A ...

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