KM41 or KM45 PRESSURE
TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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Mounting
The KM41 or KM45 transmitter requires
no special mounting hardware and can be
mounted in any orientation with negligible
position error. Although the units can with-
stand considerable vibration without dam-
age or significant output effects, it is always
good practice to mount the transducer
where there is minimum vibration. For
units with NPT type pressure fittings apply
sealing tape or an equivalent sealant to
the threads before installing. When instal-
ling or removing the unit apply a wrench
to the hex wrench flats, located above the
pressure fitting.
DO NOT
tighten by using a
pipe wrench on the housing. A 22mm (
7
⁄
8
˝)
wrench can be used on the wrench flats of
the hex (as per DIN 894 or similar) with a
tightening torque of ~25Nm (20 ft lbs). For
KM41 or KM45 models with detachable
electrical connectors a 6 point deep socket
can also be used to install the unit.
Electro-Magnetic Interference
The circuitry of the KM41 or KM45 trans-
miter is designed to minimize the effect
of electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference. To minimize susceptibility to
noise, avoid running the termination wiring
in a conduit which contains high current
AC power cables. Where possible avoid
running the termination wiring near induc-
tive equipment.
Field Adjustments
The KM41 or KM45 transmiter is precisely
calibrated and temperature compensated
at the factory to ensure long and stable
performance. There are no field accessible
adjustments on the KM41 or KM45
transmiter.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Please refer to the reverse of this page for
power supply requirements and for appro-
priate wiring protocol based on the partic-
ular output signal and electrical termina-
tion features of the unit being installed.
WARNING! READ
BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. GENERAL:
A failure resulting in
injury or dam-
age may be caused by excessive
overpressure, excessive vibration
or pressure pulsation, excessive
instrument temperature, corrosion
of the pressure containing parts, or
other misuse. Consult Ashcroft Inc.,
Stratford, Connecticut, USA before
installing if there are any questions
or concerns.
2. OVERPRESSURE:
Pressure spikes in excess of the rated
overpressure capability of the trans-
ducer may cause
irreversible elec-
trical and/or mechanical damage to
the pressure measuring and containing
elements.
Fluid hammer and surges can destroy
any pressure transducer and must
always be avoided. A pressure snub-
ber should be installed to eliminate
the damaging hammer effects. Fluid
hammer occurs when a liquid flow
is suddenly stopped, as with quick
closing solenoid valves. Surges occur
when flow is suddenly begun, as when
a pump is turned on at full power or a
valve is quickly opened.
Liquid surges are particularly damag-
ing to pressure transducers if the pipe
is originally empty. To avoid damaging
surges, fluid lines should remain full (if
possible), pumps should be brought
up to power slowly, and valves opened
slowly. To avoid damage from both
fluid hammer and surges, a surge
chamber should be installed.
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Symptoms of fluid hammer and surge’s
damaging effects:
• Pressure transducer exhibits an out-
put at zero pressure (large zero offset).
• Pressure transducer output remains
constant regardless of pressure
•
In severe cases, there will be no
output.
FREEZING:
Prohibit freezing of media in pressure
port. Unit should be drained (mount
in vertical position with electrical ter-
mination upward) to prevent possible
overpressure damage from frozen
media.
3. STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGES:
Any electrical device may be suscepti-
ble to damage when exposed to static
electrical charges. To avoid damage to
the transducer observe the following:
• Ground the body of the transducer
BEFORE making any electrical
connections.
• When disconnecting, remove the
ground LAST!
Note: The shield and drain wire in the
cable (if supplied) is not connected to
the transducer body, and is not a suit-
able ground.
DESCRIPTION
The Ashcroft Model KM41 or KM45 pres-
sure transmitter is a high performance
instrument intended for use in applica-
tions where the process media is com-
patible with the 17-4PH (KM41) or 316L
(KM45) stainless steel sensor material
and process connection.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
Environmental
The KM41 or KM45 transmitter can be
stored and used within the temperature
limits of -40°C to 125°C (-40°F to 257°F).
IP67 (ingress protection) rating applies for
most configurations, install accordingly.
