Current-to-Pressure Converter offers reliable performance.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for variety of mounting positions and locations, Type 140 I/P converter features fail to zero output pressure on signal failure, electronic closed loop, IP66 housing, and vibration immunity. Jack socket is provided for on-site monitoring and local calibration. Certified for use in hazardous areas, product incorporates encapsulated modular electronics and sub micron, field replaceable, pilot air filter. Unit is available in pressure ratings from 3-15 psi.
Original Press Release:
Norgren Introduces a High Reliability, World Class Current-to-Pressure Converter
Littleton, Colorado, USA - September 2004. Norgren, the motion and fluid control specialist, has introduced a new ultra reliable I/P converter to its Watson Smith range of solutions. Designated as the Type 140 the new I/P converter exceeds the requirements of the process control industry applications worldwide.
The Type 140 design has been based on an analysis of the key requirements and applications for this class of product in all major international markets. Delivering advantage both in terms of safety and performance the features include; fail to zero output pressure on signal failure; advanced electronic closed loop, giving extreme control precision; rugged, IP66 housing to meet the most demanding environmental conditions; vibration immunity and extensive operating temperature range makes the type 140 suitable to a variety of mounting positions and locations. The Type 140 has comprehensive hazardous area certification. Approvals include North American, Canadian and European ATEX certification, encompassing intrinsically safe, type N and flameproof variants. An additional User feature is the inclusion of a jack socket for on site monitoring and local calibration, thus ensuring maximum operational uptime.
The Type 140 has been designed with reliability in mind. Encapsulated modular electronics and a sub micron, field replaceable, pilot air filter give an order of magnitude, greatly exceeding its predecessors, in reliability improvement. Through Engineering Advantage, this addition to the Watson Smith range, gives the user a trouble free, fit and forget, current to pressure converter.
The unit is available in pressure ratings from 3 to 15psi and further information on the Norgren Watson Smith series can be found at www.watsonsmith.com
Norgren is one of the world leaders in the supply of motion and fluid control technologies for a wide variety of different industry sectors. Norgren is committed to optimising technological performance for its customers' advantage. All of Norgren's systems are engineered for flexibility based on strong product fundamentals. Application specific solutions frequently involve integrated or modular combinations of actuator, control valve and air preparation technologies.
With established manufacturing facilities in USA, Germany, UK, Switzerland, and Spain and with newer facilities in Mexico and the Czech Republic Norgren has the global manufacturing and support capabilities to be able to cope with the most demanding international projects. With support through an established sales and service network in 75 countries Norgren has the global reach and capability to ensure continuity of supply and local support where it is needed for customers involved in export markets or multi site operations. With three global technical centres in USA, Germany and the UK supported by 270 engineers Norgren is a subsidiary of the £1.6bn IMI PLC.
In the US, Norgren has a unique network of almost 100 distribution outlets operated by independent distributors.
