Instruction Manual
D103292X012
C1 Controllers and Transmitters
March 2017
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Vent Assembly
WARNING
Personal injury or property damage could result from fire or explosion of accumulated gas, or from contact with hazardous
gas, if a flammable or hazardous gas is used as the supply pressure medium. Because the instrument case and cover
assembly do not form a gas-tight seal when the assembly is enclosed, a remote vent line, adequate ventilation, and
necessary safety measures should be used to prevent the accumulation of flammable or hazardous gas. However, a remote
vent pipe alone cannot be relied upon to remove all flammable and hazardous gas. Vent line piping should comply with
local and regional codes, and should be be as short as possible with adequate inside diameter and few bends to reduce case
pressure buildup.
CAUTION
When installing a remote vent pipe, take care not to overtighten the pipe in the vent connection. Excessive torque will
damage the threads in the connection.
The vent assembly (key 28, figure 2) or the end of a remote vent pipe must be protected against the entrance of all
foreign matter that could plug the vent. Use 13 mm (1/2-inch) pipe for the remote vent pipe, if one is required. Check
the vent periodically to be certain it has not become plugged.
Controller Operation
Proportional-Only Controllers
This section describes the adjustments and procedures for calibration and startup. Adjustment locations are shown in
figure 4 unless otherwise specified. All adjustments must be made with the cover open. When the adjustments and
calibration procedures are complete, close and latch the cover.
To better understand the adjustments and overall operation of the controller, refer to the Principle of Operation
section in this manual for proportional-only controllers. Refer also to the schematic diagram in figure 13.
Adjustments
Adjustment: Set Point
Adjust the pressure setting knob by turning the knob clockwise to increase the set point and counterclockwise to
decrease the set point. Note that the dial setting and actual process pressure may vary significantly, especially with a
wide proportional band setting.
Adjustment: Proportional Band
To adjust the proportional band, rotate the proportional band adjustment knob to the desired value.
The proportional band adjustment determines the amount of change in controlled pressure required to cause the
control valve to stroke fully. It may be adjusted from 2 to 100 percent for 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or 4 to 100
percent for 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig)
of the nominal sensing element pressure rating.