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    PC3S–Series: Anti-Corrosive Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing

    PC3S–Series Anti-Corrosive Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing control the absolute or gauge pressure at any point in your system with a remote sense port – for all non-corrosive gases, select corrosive gases, and a variety of liquids.
    • Aggressive gas compatibility. Wetted materials compatible with 32+ pure corrosive gases and most refrigerant gases, in addition to all non-corrosive gases and a variety of liquids.
    • Fast & accurate. Custom valve sizing and PID tuning ensure controllers reach pressure setpoints in milliseconds and maintain control with NIST-traceable accuracy to ±0.125% of full scale.
    • Versatile control. Control absolute or gauge pressure anywhere in your system, including areas where you cannot easily install a full pressure controller. Plumb the pressure port downstream for pressure or vacuum control, or upstream for back pressure control.
    • Easy integration. Custom process ports and electrical connectors, and your choice of EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, DeviceNet, Profibus, PROFINET, Modbus (RTU and TCP/IP), or serial communications for easy integration into your industrial process.

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    Accessories included with purchase

    Device specs and customization options

    Quick Specs
    Absolute/gauge PC3S-Series performance (most products)
    • Available full-scale ranges:
      • Absolute: 15 PSIA to 3,000 PSIA
      • Gauge: 5 PSIG to 3,000 PSIG*
    • Steady state control range: 0.5% – 100% of full scale
    • Standard accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: ±0.25% of full scale
    • Optional high-accuracy calibration, NIST-traceable: ±0.125% of full scale
    • Repeatability: 0.08% of full scale
    • Typical control response time: as fast as 30 ms
    • Warm-up time: <1 s

    *Negative gauge pressure readings (to –15 PSIG) can also be included in gauge ranges.

    Absolute/gauge PC3S-Series operating conditions
    • Compatible fluids: All non-corrosive gases, select corrosive gases, and chemically compatible liquids
    • Operating temperature: –10°C to +60°C
    • Burst pressure: 3x full scale (1.5x full scale for ≥ 500 PSI devices)
    Device Ranges & Full Specs

    Gauge devices are custom ranged from 5 PSIG full scale to 3,000 PSIG full scale, and absolute devices are custom ranged from 15 PSIA full scale to 3,000 PSIA full scale. Most devices have a controllable range of 0.5% to 100% of full scale (valve dependent).

    For a comprehensive device guide, read the pressure controller operating manual.

    Device Features
    Included with each device
    • User changeable units of measurement: Change the unit of measurement for pressure from our extensive list of engineering units.
    • Monochrome backlit LCD with integrated touchpad: Easily read measurements using the backlit display and control configurations with the user-friendly integrated touchpad.
    • User adjustable setpoint ramping & limits: Configurable ramp rates allow the process variable to be controlled as fast or as slow as desired, and configurable setpoint limits protect processes from inadvertent setpoint changes.
    • Valve close override and valve open override: Utilize alarms to quickly vent your system or stop all flow as needed.
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    • Optional integrated potentiometer control: Use the integrated potentiometer to adjust setpoints with the simple turn of a knob.
    Device Customization Options
    Build and performance options
    • Communication protocols: Analog, RS–232, RS–485, DeviceNet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU or TCP/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET
    • Displays: Backlit monochrome or color; integrated or panel–mount
    • Process connections: NPT, SAE, AN, BSPP/G, compression, VCR, or VCO fittings
    • Wetted materials: 316L stainless steel; FFKM standard, FKM or EPDM as needed for some gases
    • Calibration: High-accuracy; custom calibration points
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    Valve options & PID tuning

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

    • PC3 – small proportional control valve for flow ranges of 20 SLPM and below
    • PC3 with PCA designation – high-performance proportional control valve used for applications with higher pressures
    • PCH3 – hammerhead configuration, which pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one valve
    • PCR3 – nearly frictionless large Rolamite proportional valve for flow rates of 50 SLPM and above

    Note: Certain gases (including SO2, and Cl2) require PC with PCA designation.

    Custom PID valve tuning ensures maximum performance for your specific process conditions.

    Learn about valve sizing and PID tuning options
    Optional Accessories
    Accessories | Sold separately
    • Process port fittings and filters
    • Power supplies
    • Communications cables and conversion cables
    • BB3 and BB9 multi-drop breakout boxes
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    Not exactly what you’re looking for?

    • Explore other remote sensing pressure control options, including non-corrosive devices.
    • Check out our other pressure or flow control and measurement solutions.
    • Our expert team of applications engineers is available to provide additional information, discuss your application, or answer any questions you may have.

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