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Model 88 C
Pressure Transmitter

FEATURES

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A miniature, low-priced, full featured transmitter—just 1.67 lb.

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All welded 316 stainless steel construction and wetted parts (no aluminum)

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Ranges from 0 to 3 to 0 to 5000 psig (0 to 0.2 to 0 to 350 bar)

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±0.25% accuracy

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Zero and span adjustability

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Full 5:1 range turndown

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Integral junction box

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FM and CSA explosion-proof and intrinsically safe

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4 to 20 mA output at 12 to 40 VDC

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5-year warranty

DESCRIPTION

The Model 88 is the most durable, accurate and cost-effective pressure transmitter presently available. A full featured, all stainless steel transmitter, it is designed for years of stable performance in even the toughest environmental and media conditions.

Approvals include FM and CSA for both intrinsic safety and explosionproof ratings. CENELEC approval for intrinsic safety available. The Model 88 also meets NACE standards for offshore applications. A five year warranty is standard for the 88C.

The small size and light weight of the Model 88 transmitter eliminates the need for complicated mounting hardware and mechanical supports, thereby reducing installation time substantially. The integral junction box permits simple field wiring without the need for additional hardware, adding to the speed and ease of installation.

A 4 to 20 mA output is standard with a 12 to 40 VDC power supply. With all 316 stainless steel welded construction, the Model 88 is compatible with corrosive media and hazardous environments. With the cover retained by a stainless steel chain and no internal jumpers for span turndown, losses due to misplaced or dropped parts are eliminated.

OPERATION

The heart of the Model 88 pressure transmitter is a silicon piezoresistive sensing chip. This miniature microetched semiconductor gives a voltage output proportional to the applied pressure. The chip is isolated from the process media by a stainless steel diaphragm. A silicone oil or other specified fill fluid is used to transmit the process pressure to the sensor.

An amplifier PCB enclosed in a sealed chamber is used to convert the millivolt signal from the sensor to a calibrated 4 to 20 mA transmitter output. Feedthroughs for EMI and RF protection are used between the amplifier board and the terminal housing.

Each transmitter is tested over both pressure and temperature ranges. A compensator circuit is used to bringthe output of the sensor into specification. After compensation, every transmitter is tested a second time for pressure and temperature effects to ensure that it meets performance and specifications.

SPECIFICATIONS

Functional Specifications: Pressure Specifications:

Service: 
Liquid, Gas or Vapor

Range Limits:
0/3 to 0/15 psi (0/.2 to 0/1 bar)
0/6 to 0/30 psi (0/.4 to 0/2 bar)
0/20 to 0/100 psi (0/1.4 to 0/7 bar)
0/60 to 0/300 psi (0/4 to 0/20 bar)
0/200 to 0/1000 psi (0/14 to 0/70 bar)
0/600 to 0/3000 psi (0/40 to 0/200 bar)
0/1000 to 0/5000 psi (0/70 to 0/350 bar)

Output:
4-20 mADC, limited to 30 mADC

Power Supply: 
12 to 40 VDC with reverse polarity protection

Loop Resistance: 
1400 ohms max @ 40 volts

Turndown: 
5:1

Zero Adjust: 
±10%

Span Adjust: 
±10%

Temperature Limits: 
Electronics (Ambient) -40F to 140F (-40C to 60C)
Process Interface -40F to 212F (-40C to 100C)
Storage -40 to 212F (-40C to 100C)

Overrange: 
300% upper range limit

Humidity Limits: 
0-100% RH

 

Accuracy: 
±0.25% of calibrated span including linearity, hysteresis and repeatability.

Response Time: 
Time constant of 20 milliseconds.

Stability: 
±0.5% of upper range limit for six months

Temperature Effect: (includes zero and span)
Compensated -20 to 180F (-29 to 82C)
Between 30F and 130F (-1C and 54C): +1% of URL per 50F (28C)
Between -20F and 180F (-29C and 82C): +1.6% of URL per 50F (28C)

Power Supply Effect: 
±0.005% F.S. per volt

Surge Protection: 
Standard

Vibration Effect: 
±0.1% of upper range limit for 3 g to 200 Hz

Position Effect: 
.05% /90 Deg Tilt

Overrange Effect: 
±0.15% F.S. per 300% of max. range

 

Physical Specifications:

Materials of Construction

Process Wetted Parts: 
316 SS

Non Wetted Parts: 
316 SS

Cast Head: 
CF-8M (316 Cast SS)

 

"O" Ring: 
Buna N

Fill Fluid: 
DC 200 Silicone (Standard)

Electrical Connection: 
1/2 NPT Female

Weight: 
1.67 lbs. (720 grams)

Classifications:
Factory Mutual:
Intrinsically safe for Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G for hazardous locations per AMETEK Dwg. BK750407.
Entity Requirement: Imax = 225mA, Vmax = 36B, CI = 0.126uf, LI = 0mH.
Explosion Proof for Class I, II, III, Division 1, Groups B, C, D, E, G for hazardous locations.
NEMA 4 Enclosure.

Canadian Standards Association: 
Exia-Intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G when connected per AMETEK Dwg. BK750483.
Explosion Proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G; Class III for Hazardous locations. Enclosure 4, Temperature Code T3C (160 C)

ORDERING INFORMATION

Model

88
Approval C = Approved by Factory Mutual & Canadian Standard Assoc. for I.S. and Exp. Proof
Pressure Range 002 = 0/3 to 0/15 psi (0/.2) to 0/1 bar)
003 = 0/6 to 0/30 psi (0./4 to 0/2 bar)
004 = 0/20 to 0/100 psi (0/1.4 to 0/7 bar)
005 = 0/60 to 0/300 psi (0/4 to 0/20 bar)
006 = 0/200 to 0/1000 psi (0/14 to 0/70 bar)
007 = 0/600 to 0/3000 psi (0/40 to 0/200 bar)
008 = 0/1000 to 0/5000 psi (0/70 to 0/350 bar)
Material        Base      Diaphragm      Fill
A =    316SS      316SS        Silicone Oil
Output 2 = 4 - 20 mADC
Calibration Range (specify)
Will be calibrated at maximum range in psi if not specified.

Example:

88-C-004-A-2-(0 to 50 psi)
Model 88C Pressure Transmitter, FM and CSA certified, 100 psi maximum range, 316 stainless steel base and diaphragm, silicone oil fill, output at 4 to 20 mADC and calibrated to 0 to 50 psi.