Pressure Controllers & Transducers

Pressure Controllers & Transducers
PCD3–Series: Dual Valve Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing

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PCD3–Series: Dual Valve Absolute and Gauge Pressure Controllers with Remote Sensing

Measure absolute or gauge pressure at any point in your closed process volume, and control flow at a different point to ensure your pressure stays on target. Alicat’s PCD3 series dual-valve pressure controllers use two proportional valves to precisely control the pressure of gases within dead-ended volumes and physically isolates the pressure sensor from the valve and flow path so that you can control pressure exactly where you need it. This allows pressure control in areas where you cannot easily install a full pressure controller and reduces the effects of flow-induced pressure changes in high-flow applications. 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.
Efficient. The dual-valve design incorporates a second proportional valve to exhaust excess pressure, but only when needed to maintain your setpoint. This eliminates the need to continuously bleed costly gas. Plumb the pressure sense port wherever you need to control pressure.

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Available Ranges

Absolute pressure ranges (referenced to vacuum)
- PCD3: max 0-3000 psia, min 0-10 torr
- PCD3S: max 0-3000 psia, min 0-30 psia
Gauge pressure ranges (referenced to atmosphere)
- PCD3: max 0*-3000 psig, min 0*-2 inH2Og
- PCD3S: max 0*-3000 psig, min 0*-5 psig
- *Negative gauge pressure readings (to -15 psig) can also be included in gauge ranges.

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 (PCD3/PCD3S). Liquids and corrosive gases require an S-Series device (PCD3S).
Operating temperature: -10°C to +60°C
Burst pressure: 3x the full-scale range

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Model Variations

Aggressive gases (PCD3S, see below)

Also available:

Integrated pressure sensor (PCD)
Single valve configuration for flowing processes (PC3)

Valve Options

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

PCD3 – small proportional control valves for flow ranges of 20 slpm and below
PCD3 with PCA designation – high-performance proportional control valves used for applications with higher pressures
PCDP3 – small proportional control valves with the largest orifice (not available for corrosive configurations)
PCDH3 – hammerhead configuration, which pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one valve at each of the two valve positions
PCRD3 – nearly frictionless large Rolamite proportional valves for flow rates of 50 slpm and above

Liquids and Corrosive Gases (PCD3S-Series)

Instruments in the standard PCD3 series are also available with an optional “S” configuration (PCD3S) for use with liquids and corrosive gases. In this configuration, we upgrade the valves 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 valves (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 PCD3-Series uses small proportional valves for control at lower flow rates and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Absolute Pressure:

PCD3-10TORRA-D (IVC for vacuum)
PCD3-100TORRA-D (IVC for vacuum)
PCD3-15PSIA-D
PCD3-30PSIA-D
PCD3-100PSIA-D
PCD3-500PSIA-D
PCD3-1000PSIA-D
PCD3-1500PSIA-D
PCD3-2000PSIA-D
PCD3-3000PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCD3-2INH2OG-D
PCD3AS-1PSIG-D
PCD3-1PSIG-D
PCD3-5PSIG-D
PCD3-15PSIG-D
PCD3-30PSIG-D
PCD3-100PSIG-D
PCD3-500PSIG-D
PCD3-1000PSIG-D
PCD3-1500PSIG-D
PCD3-2000PSIG-D
PCD3-3000PSIG-D

Alicat’s PCDP3-Series offers the largest orifice in a small valve format and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Absolute Pressure:

PCDP3-15PSIA-D
PCDP3-30PSIA-D
PCDP3-100PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCDP3-2INH2OG-D
PCDP3AS-1PSIG-D
PCDP3-1PSIG-D
PCDP3-5PSIG-D
PCDP3-15PSIG-D
PCDP3-30PSIG-D
PCDP3-100PSIG-D

Alicat’s PCDH3-Series pairs two small valves working side-by-side as one and is suitable for use with non-corrosive gases.

Absolute Pressure:

PCDH3-15PSIA-D
PCDH3-30PSIA-D
PCDH3-100PSIA-D
PCDH3-500PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCDH3-2INH2OG-D
PCDH3AS-1PSIG-D
PCDH3-1PSIG-D
PCDH3-5PSIG-D
PCDH3-15PSIG-D
PCDH3-30PSIG-D
PCDH3-100PSIG-D
PCDH3-500PSIG-D

Alicat’s PCRD3-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.

Absolute Pressure:

PCRD3-10TORRA-D (IVC for vacuum)
PCRD3-100TORRA-D (IVC for vacuum)
PCRD3-15PSIA-D
PCRD3-30PSIA-D
PCRD3-100PSIA-D
PCRD3-500PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCRD3-2INH2OG-D
PCRD3AS-1PSIG-D
PCRD3-1PSIG-D
PCRD3-5PSIG-D
PCRD3-15PSIG-D
PCRD3-30PSIG-D
PCRD3-100PSIG-D
PCRD3-500PSIG-D

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

Absolute Pressure:

PCD3S-30PSIA-D
PCD3S-100PSIA-D
PCD3S-500PSIA-D
PCD3S-1000PSIA-D
PCD3S-1500PSIA-D
PCD3S-2000PSIA-D
PCD3S-3000PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCD3S-5PSIG-D
PCD3S-15PSIG-D
PCD3S-30PSIG-D
PCD3S-100PSIG-D
PCD3S-500PSIG-D
PCD3S-1000PSIG-D
PCD3S-1500PSIG-D
PCD3S-2000PSIG-D
PCD3S-3000PSIG-D

Alicat’s PCDH3S-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.

Absolute Pressure:

PCDH3S-30PSIA-D
PCDH3S-100PSIA-D
PCDH3S-500PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCDH3S-5PSIG-D
PCDH3S-15PSIG-D
PCDH3S-30PSIG-D
PCDH3S-100PSIG-D
PCDH3S-500PSIG-D

Alicat’s PCRD3S-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.

Absolute Pressure:

PCRD3S-30PSIA-D
PCRD3S-100PSIA-D
PCRD3S-500PSIA-D

Gauge Pressure:

PCRD3S-5PSIG-D
PCRD3S-15PSIG-D
PCRD3S-30PSIG-D
PCRD3S-100PSIG-D
PCRD3S-500PSIG-D

Electronic Pressure Control with Remote Sensing

When flow rates entering or leaving a closed volume are high, flow-induced pressure drop can cause inaccurate pressure measurements. The PCD3’s remote sense port accurately monitors the pressure in the closed volume, no matter the flow rate.

Electronic Pressure Control

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