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5.0.8 Electronic Programmable Regulator
When conducting multiple tests using different test pressures,
users face the problem of constantly adjusting manual
pressure regulators. A cracking pressure test (often used for
valve testing) frequently requires multiple ramp rates.
Operators must adjust manual flow controls to various ramp
rates needed for the different tests. Manual pressure controls
are subject to operator error when setting test pressure. And
inadvertently bumping the regulator control is a possibility
when using the equipment in production settings.
Sprint iQ’s Electronic Programmable Regulator option is a
sophisticated electro-pneumatic device programmed by setup
personnel to supply exact test pressures. The Electronic
Programmable Regulator can also be set to slowly increase
pressure over time. This provides a variety of consistent ramp
rates often used in burst and crack (valve) testing.
Also, because the regulator is programmed using Sprint iQ’s
security key, it can supply different test pressures or ramp
rates for each of Sprint iQ’s stored programs and no operator
adjustment is needed (or possible) without possession of the
security key.
