Fast Pressure Controllers & Transducers

Fast Pressure Controllers & Transducers
PC–Differential Pressure Controllers

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PC–Differential Pressure Controllers

Fast-responding differential pressure control.

Measure the differential pressure between any two points in your process, and control flow at a different point to ensure the pressure differential remains constant. The two process ports connect to opposite sides of the differential pressure sensor; positive readings denote higher pressure at the left (upstream) process port, and negative readings denote higher pressure at the right (downstream) port. We’ll use your application parameters to customize your valve and PID tuning to ensure that your controller delivers fast and stable control.

Fast & Accurate. Very fast valves and PID control algorithms hit pressure setpoints in milliseconds with NIST-traceable accuracy.
Connected. Easy integration into your digital industrial network with EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, Profibus, Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP) or serial communications options.
Versatile. Plumb the two pressure ports wherever you need to measure and control the pressure difference. Use the instrument as a gauge pressure controller by leaving the downstream port open to atmosphere.

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Available Ranges (see Part Numbers tab for stock ranges)

PC: max -100 to +100 psid, min -2 inH2Od to +2 inH2Od
PCS: max -100 to +100 psid, min -5 to +5 psid

Performance

Operating range (Turndown ratio): 200:1
Standard accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: +/- 0.25% of the full-scale range
Optional high-accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: +/- 0.125% of the full-scale range
Repeatability: 0.08% of the full-scale range
Typical control response time constant: 50-100 ms (as low as 25 ms with PID tuning, dependent upon line sizing and the volumes and pressures involved)
No warm-up time required

Operating Conditions

Compatible gas media: all non-corrosive gases (PC/PCS). Liquids and corrosive gases require an S-series device (PCS).
Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C
Burst pressure: 3x the full-scale range
Common Mode Pressure: 150 psig

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Model Variations

Aggressive gases (PCS, see below)
Dual valve configuration for closed volumes (PCD)

Valve Options

Your pressure controller may be customized with one of the following valving options to ensure optimal performance under your expected process conditions.

PC – small proportional control valve for flow ranges of 20 slpm and below
PC with PCA designation – high-performance proportional control valve used for applications with higher pressures
PCP – small proportional control valve with the largest orifice (not available for corrosive configurations)
PCH – hammerhead configuration, which pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one valve
PCR – nearly frictionless large Rolamite proportional valve for flow rates of 50 slpm and above

Liquids and Corrosive Gases (PCS series)

Instruments in the standard PC series are also available with an optional “S” configuration (PCS) for use with liquids and corrosive gases. In this configuration, we upgrade the valve to 303 stainless steel, the sensor to 316L stainless steel and the elastomers to FFKM. Some corrosive gases require 316L stainless steel throughout the flow path, and in this case we can upgrade both the valve (type PCA) and flow body to 316L for full-scale flow ranges of 20 slpm or less.

Build Options

Communications protocols (analog, RS-232, RS-485, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP/IP, PROFIBUS)
Displays (monochrome or color, integrated or panel-mount)
Process connections (NPT, SAE, AN, BSPP/G, welded compression or VCR/VCO fittings)
Elastomers (Viton, FFKM, EPDM, Silicone)

Performance Options

Integrated potentiometer control
High-accuracy or custom calibration

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Alicat’s PC series uses small proportional valves for control at lower flow rates and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Differential Pressure:

PC-2INH2OD-D
PCAS-1PSID-D
PC-1PSID-D
PC-5PSID-D
PC-15PSID-D
PC-30PSID-D
PC-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCP series offers the largest orifice in a small valve format and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Differential Pressure:

PCP-2INH2OD-D
PCPAS-1PSID-D
PCP-1PSID-D
PCP-5PSID-D
PCP-15PSID-D
PCP-30PSID-D
PCP-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCH series pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Differential Pressure:

PCH-2INH2OD-D
PCHAS-1PSID-D
PCH-1PSID-D
PCH-5PSID-D
PCH-15PSID-D
PCH-30PSID-D
PCH-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCR series uses nearly frictionless Rolamite valves and a variety of orifice patterns for control at high flow rates and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Differential Pressure:

PCR-2INH2OD-D
PCRAS-1PSID-D
PCR-1PSID-D
PCR-5PSID-D
PCR-15PSID-D
PCR-30PSID-D
PCR-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCS series uses small proportional valves for control at lower flow rates and is suitable for use with liquids and corrosive gases.

Differential Pressure:

PCS-5PSID-D
PCS-30PSID-D
PCS-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCHS series is suitable for use with liquids and corrosive gases and pairs two valves working side-by-side as one to provide greater control at higher pressures.

Differential Pressure:

PCHS-5PSID-D
PCHS-30PSID-D
PCHS-100PSID-D

Alicat’s PCRS series is suitable for use with liquids and corrosive gases and uses nearly frictionless Rolamite valves and a variety of orifice patterns for control at high flow rates.

Differential Pressure:

PCRS-5PSID-D
PCRS-30PSID-D
PCRS-100PSID-D

Filter Characterization with Differential Pressure Control

Characterize a filter’s flow versus pressure drop curve by fixing the differential pressure across the filter using the pressure controller. The mass flow meter displays the resulting flow rate required to attain the pressure drop.

Filter Characterization

Alicat PCP-series differential pressure controller

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Brochure Manual PC Specs PCS Specs

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