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Paragon Controls Incorporated Engineered for accuracy, applicability, durability and simplicity in HVAC air systems and industrial process control loops
About PCI PCI established in 1984, designs and manufactures airflow and pressure sensing elements, transducers, room/space pressure monitoring systems, and control systems. PCI's goal is to provide cost-effective airflow and pressure measurement systems without sacrificing quality, reliability, performance, accuracy, or customer support. As a result, PCI is able to make industrial quality airflow and pressure measurement systems that once were considered to be cost prohibitive. PCI's engineering and manufacturing managers have more than 150 years combined experience in designing both commercial and industrial airflow and pressure measurement and control systems. PCI welcomes the opportunity to provide support to the engineering community in the selection, application, and integration of primary sensing elements and instrumentation that will meet specified performance objectives.
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, New York
Sprint Headquarters Overland park, Kansas
Chase Tower Chicago, Illinois
King Fahd Medical City Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Center for Disease Control Atlanta, Georgia
Competitive pricing, ease of installation, and simplified maintenance requirements makes PCI’s product line an obvious choice for both new construction and retrofit projects. Local factory-trained service personnel are available for system start-up, field assistance, operator training, emergency service, and technical assistance. These services are designed to meet the customer or users needs in a prompt and effective manner.
Client Base PCI has provided airflow and pressure measurement and control systems, some of which have been in operation for over 30 years, to hundreds of clients world wide in the biotechnology, commercial ventilation, laboratory research, hospital, pharmaceutical, power, semiconductor, waste water treatment and various other light and heavy industrial industries including: ABBOT LABORATORIES- ILLINOIS AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES- CALIFORNIA ALCATEL TELECOMMUNICATION CALIFORNIA ALZA PHARMACEUTICAL- CALIFORNIA AMERICAN AIRLINES- ILLINOIS AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE- WISCONSIN AMERICAN FAN COMPANY AMGEN PHARMACEUTICAL ANHEUSER BUSCH- MISSOURI APPLIED MATERIAL CORP.- CALIFORNIA ASTRA PHARMACEUTICAL- MASSACHUSETS AT&T- CALIFORNIA BABCOCK & WILCOX- CANADA BAXTER PHARMACEUTICAL- ILLINOIS BIG CREEK WATER RECLAMATION- GEORGIA BOEING AIRCRAFT- WASHINGTON BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB- NEW JERSEY CAMPBELL SOUP- NEW JERSEY CATALYTICA CHEMICALS- CALIFORNIA CENTEON CORPORATION- ILLINOIS CISCO SYSTEMS- CALIFORNIA COHESION TECHNOLOGIES- CALIFORNIA COLUMBIA MED CENTER- GEORGIA CRAFT FOODS- ILLINOIS DEKALB GINETICS- ILLINOIS DES CHAMPS LABORATORIES- VIRGINIA EG&G DEFENSE- IDAHO EI DUPONT- PENNSYLVANIA ELI LILY PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.- INDIANA FMC CORPORATION- NEW YORK GE CAPITAL INSURANCE CORPORATION GE-FUJI ELECTRIC- FMC CORPORATION GENENTECH BIOCHEM- CALIFORNIA GENERAL DYNAMICS- NEW JERSEY GENTEX CORP.- PENNSYLVANIA GLATT AIR CORPORATION- NEW JERSEY HARRIS SEMICONDUCTOR HEWLETT PACKARD- BARCELONA, SPAIN HEWLETT PACKARD- IRELAND HEWLETT PACKARD- MEXICO CITY HEWLETT PACKARD- ONTARIO, CANADA HEWLETT PACKARD- PUERTO RICO HEWLETT PACKARD- USA ICN PHARMACEUTICAL- OREGON INSTITUTE FOR GENOME RESEARCH MARYLAND INTEL CORPORATION- ARIZONA INTEL CORPORATION- CALIFORNIA INTEL CORPORATION- UTAH INTEL CORPORATION- WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL PAPER- CALIFORNIA IONEX CORPORATION- COLORADO KURTZ HASTINGS- PENNSYLVANIA
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Outdoor Airflow Measurement System Primary Airflow and Pressure Sensing Elements Measurement and Control Instrumentation
Paragon Controls Incorporated
www.paragoncontrols.com
Phone: (707) 579-1424
Outdoor Airflow Measurement System Engineered for accuracy, applicability, durability and simplicity in HVAC air systems
Model OAFE-1500 Outdoor Airflow Measurement System
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o meet ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and the energy efficiency requirements of the “green building movement”, Paragon Controls Inc. developed an AMCA certified outdoor airflow measurement system (Model OAFE-1500) that is capable of producing an overall ±0.5% accuracy through the velocity range of 200 to 1,200 fpm and ±5% accuracy at 100 fpm.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that, “the economic losses to the nation due to indoor air pollution are in the tens of billions of dollar per year,” and suggested that “modest investments toward improved indoor air quality would generate substantial returns” (Energy Cost and IAQ Performance of Ventilation Systems and Controls, EPA, January 2000). Since the OAFE1500 accuracy of ±0.5% is AMCA certified, specifying engineers can be assured that ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 will
be met and that “returns due to improved air quality” may be gained.
Use of the OAFE-1500 can reduce HVAC operating costs and potential liability resulting from indoor air quality problems. The EPA further reports that, “the energy required to run the HVAC system constitutes about half of a buildings’ energy cost. Since energy efficiency can reduce operating costs and because the burning of fossil fuels is a major source of green house gasses, energy efficiency has become an important concern to the building industry and the promotion of efficient energy utilization has become a matter of public policy.” Refer to the OAFE-1500 technical data sheet for detailed information on product features, specifications, AMCA test results, dimensions, installation guidelines, and ordering information.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Green Building Rating System The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)® program objective is to encourage the design and construction of buildings that have little or no negative impact on occupants and the environment. The LEED® Green Building Rating System is based on a series of prerequisites and credits. The OAFE-1500 can be used to fulfill Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credit 1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring for non-densely occupied spaces. EQ Credit 1 requirements state, “For each mechanical ventilation system serving nondensely occupied spaces, provide a direct outdoor airflow measurement device capable of measuring the minimum outdoor airflow rate with an accuracy of plus or minus 15% of the design
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minimum outdoor air rate, as defined by ASHRAE 62.1-2004.” Because of the exceptional accuracy of the OAFE-1500 it can also be used to minimize the additional energy consumption associated with higher ventilation rates (30% above the minimum rates) on projects seeking to obtain 1 point for EQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation and on projects seeking to obtain 1-10 points for Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance. In addition, the OAFE-1500 can be used to measure the required air volume (14,000 cu.ft. of outdoor air per sq. ft. of floor area) during building flush-out on projects seeking to obtain to obtain 1 point for EQ Credit 3.2: Construction IAQ Management Plan.
Energy Cost Savings Based on Accuracy The below tables show the yearly and 10-year energy cost savings due to the higher accuracy (0.5%) of the OAFE-1500 in comparison with the 15% accuracy required for LEED® EQ Credit 1 and the reported accuracies of competitor products. Based on the yearly energy cost savings, the OAFE-1500 capital cost could potentially be returned within the first year of operation and the return on investment is significant over a period of 10 years. YEARLY ENERGY COST DIFFERENCE FOR 0.5% ACCURACY VS Min OA CFM
Yearly Heating/Cooling Cost
1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000
$2,750.00 $5,500.00 $8,250.00 $11,000.00 $13,750.00 $16,500.00 $19,250.00 $22,000.00 $24,750.00 $27,500.00
15% Accuracy $398.75 $797.50 $1,196.25 $1,595.00 $1,993.75 $2,392.50 $2,791.25 $3,190.00 $3,588.75 $3,987.50
10% Accuracy $261.25 $522.50 $783.75 $1,045.00 $1,306.25 $1,567.50 $1,828.75 $2,090.00 $2,351.25 $2,612.50
5 % Accuracy $123.75 $247.50 $371.25 $495.00 $618.75 $742.50 $866.25 $990.00 $1,113.75 $1,237.50
3% Accuracy $68.75 $137.50 $206.25 $275.00 $343.75 $412.50 $481.25 $550.00 $618.75 $687.50
Notes: (1) Costs based on national heating and cooling degree days for 2006/2007, energy cost of $2.82x10-5 per BTU, and assuming 80% efficiency. This equals a yearly energy cost of $2.75/cfm (see energy cost calculations). (2) The average yearly heating/cooling costs do not include the energy costs for dehumidification.
10-YEAR ENERGY COST DIFFERENCE FOR 0.5% ACCURACY VS Min OA CFM
10-Year Heating/Cooling Cost
1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000
$30,266.79 $63,283.59 $96,300.38 $129,317.18 $162,333.97 $195,350.77 $228,367.56 $261,384.36 $294,401.15 $327,417.95
15% Accuracy $4,388.69 $9,176.12 $13,963.56 $18,750.99 $23,538.43 $28,325.86 $33,113.30 $37,900.73 $42,688.17 $47,475.60
10% Accuracy $2,875.35 $6,011.94 $9,148.54 $12,285.13 $15,421.73 $18,558.32 $21,694.92 $24,831.51 $27,968.11 $31,104.70
5 % Accuracy $1,362.01 $2,847.76 $4,333.52 $5,819.27 $7,305.03 $8,790.78 $10,276.54 $11,762.30 $13,248.05 $14,733.81
3% Accuracy $756.67 $1,582.09 $2,407.51 $3,232.93 $4,058.35 $4,883.77 $5,709.19 $6,534.61 $7,360.03 $8,185.45
Notes: -5 (1) Costs based on national heating and cooling degree days for 2006/2007, energy cost of $2.82x10 per BTU, and assuming 80% efficiency. This equals a yearly energy cost of $2.75/cfm (see energy cost calculations). (2) The average yearly heating/cooling costs do not include the energy costs for dehumidification. (3) Assumed 4% yearly increase in the cost of energy.
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Energy Cost Calculations How much energy is required to raise 1ft3 of air 1°F? Given: Specific heat is the amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature 1°C. The specific heat of air is 1.005 J for the temperature range of -50 to 40°C. g °C
The density of air is 1.293kg at 0°C. m
Solution:
⎛ 1.005 J ⎞ ⎛ 1.29 kg ⎞ ⎛ 1 m3 ⎞ ⎛ 1000 g ⎞ ⎛ 5 °C ⎞ ⎛ 1 Btu ⎞ 0.02 Btu ⎟×⎜ ⎟⎟ × ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ ≈ ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ × ⎜ ⎟⎟ × ⎜⎜ ⎟ × ⎜⎜ 3 3 ⎟ ⎜ ft 3 ° F ⎝ g °C ⎠ ⎝ m ⎠ ⎝ 35.32 ft ⎠ ⎝ kg ⎠ ⎝ 9 ° F ⎠ ⎝ 1055.06 J ⎠
Problem:
What is the national average cost of energy for commercial use?
Solution:
−5 ⎛ $0.0966 ⎞ ⎛ 1 kWh ⎞ $2.83 × 10 ⎟⎟ ≈ ⎜ ⎟ × ⎜⎜ Btu ⎝ kWh ⎠ ⎝ 3412.14 Btu ⎠
Note: The cost per kWh listed above is based on the 2006 commercial sector cost for electricity as published by the Energy Information Administration http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/mer/pdf/pages/sec9_14.pdf. Reference: Problem:
What are the national average heating and cooling degree days?
Solution:
National Heating Degree Days = 4257 ° F days year
National Cooling Degree Days = 1368 ° F days year
Note: The national heating degree days listed above are based on the Historical Climatological Series 5-1 for July 2006 - July 2007 and cooling degree days are based on Series 5-2 for January 2006 - July 2007 as published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration References: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/documentlibrary/hcs/hdd.200607-200707.pdf http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/documentlibrary/hcs/cdd.200601-200707.pdf
Problem: Assumption:
What is the average yearly heating/cooling costs (very rough energy cost) per cfm of air? Assume 80% efficiency for whatever method is used to heat/cool air i.e. boilers, packaged units, furnaces, heat pumps, chillers, etc. http://www.mwalliance.org/image/docs/page/scales_MEEA_1-22-07.pdf. Reference:
−5 3 Solution: ⎛⎜ 0.02 Btu ⎞⎟ × ⎛⎜ $2.83 × 10 ⎞⎟ × ⎛⎜ 4257 ° F days + 1368 ° F days ⎞⎟ × ⎛⎜ 12 hrs ⎞⎟ × ⎛⎜ 60 min ⎞⎟ × ⎛⎜ 1 ft ⎞⎟ × 1.2 ≈ $2.75
⎜ ft 3 ° F ⎟ ⎜ ⎝ ⎠ ⎝
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1. The average yearly heating/cooling costs do not include the energy costs for dehumidification. 2. The yearly increase cost of energy is typically higher than the rate of inflation. This should be considered in a life cycle cost analysis. Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 SB: OAFE1500/0409 April 2009 Copyright © 2008
PCI
PA R AGON CONTROLS INCORPORATED
Primary Airflow and Pressure Sensing Elements Engineered for accuracy, applicability, durability and simplicity in HVAC air systems and industrial process control loops
About PCI Primary Sensors
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aragon Controls Incorporated (PCI) Primary Sensing Elements are designed for use in HVAC airside systems or industrial process control loops. They provide output signals readily convertible to air velocity, air volume, and differential pressures by devices such as indicating meters, transducers and controllers to meet the needs of all commercial and most industrial applications. PCI has been designing and manufacturing primary sensing elements since 1984, and they are now installed worldwide as a part of systems requiring continuous signals for HVAC or industrial automatic control, alarming, and process indication. All PCI Primary Sensing Elements are multi-point self-averaging devices. The output of the duct-mounted FE-1000 & 2000 series Primary Flow Measuring Elements is differential (velocity) pressure used to indicate airflow quantity at the point of measurement. PE-5000, 6000, 7000 & 8000 Series Primary Pressure Measuring Elements are duct or space mounted, and their output signals are the actual static pressures at the element locations. The accuracy of PCI’s families of FE & PE primary sensing elements has been independently qualified in accordance with the Figure 7 testing procedure of ANSI/AMCA Standard 210-85. However, it is more important to note that the stated accuracy of all PCI devices is constantly being field-validated by independent test and balance firms. Their Balance Reports document conformance to specification and confirm the superior operating performance of PCI commissioned systems.
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Unique Features ■
Economically priced to be a value-added part of every system design
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Field-proven durability and performance
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Assured accuracy for life of the system
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Speed-of-sound transmittance of output signals
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No calibration required
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No correction factor (k) required
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Aerodynamic design results in extremely low resistance to airflow with minimal energy loss and operating cost and minimal (if any) maintenance
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Simple, fast, low-cost installation in both new and existing systems
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Designed to satisfy a wide variety of application needs
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Operates at velocity as low as 300 fpm (1.5 m/s)
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Aluminum construction is standard; Type 316 stainless steel and Type 1 PVC plastic are optional
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Available in any practical size and configuration
Simplified field installation offers further savings as demonstrated in the following photo sequence which illustrates the four steps required for the installation of PCI’s model FE-1050 fan inlet air flow sensing elements.
PCI’s family of primary air flow and pressure sensing elements. Engineered products for commercial and industrial HVAC.
“We have found Paragon to be exceptional both in the technology and quality of their systems. More importantly, the level of service provided before, during and after start-up has been excellent.” — Mervyn L. Hamer, Director, Manufacturing Alza Corporation
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Airflow Measurements
Operating Principles of FE and PE Series Sensing Elements The FE-1000 Series units are aerodynamic head devices which generate a differential (velocity) pressure output signal. The FE-1000 Series output is similar to that of an orifice plate, venturi, flow nozzle, or other head-producing primary elements, in that the differential pressure produced by these devices is related to the air quantity passing through the measurement plane. The basic design of the flow sensing element is a “cylindrical tube within a cylindrical tube” that permits the simultaneous measurement of both impact (total) pressure and static pressure. The total and static sensing port design eliminates the need for air straightening based on a known pressure distribution over a cylindrical surface and the incorporation of multiple impact (total) and static pressure sensing ports strategically located along its length provide comprehensive averaging of the velocity variations within the duct. The inner tube is an isolated chamber serving as a manifold for the impact (total) pressure sensing ports. The pressure within this manifold is influenced by the internal movement of air between the multiple ports that occurs because of their pressure differences. Similarly, the outer tube is an isolated chamber serving as a manifold for the static pressure sensing ports. The offset static sensing ports are located at the critical angle of the cylinder’s surface where there is no influence of dynamic (velocity) pressure when the element is inserted perpendicular to flow.
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The static port design of the FE-1000 Series permits flow-angle variations of up to ±20˚ to occur without affecting the output value due to the linear characteristic of this portion of the pressure distribution curve. As the flow-angle changes from nominal, one static port is exposed to a higher pressure and the other static port is exposed to a lower pressure of equal value. The pressure within each manifold is sent through signal ports to become the output source of FE-1000 Series units. Total and static pressure outputs are transmitted through interconnecting tubing as primary input signals to a differential pressure measurement device (gauge, transmitter, etc.) for flow indication, alarming, data logging and/or feedback control purposes. The PE-5000 Series ductmounted Primary Pressure Sensing Elements are similar to FE elements but are furnished with static pressure ports only. The cross-sectional views shown in the adjacent figures identify the distribution of pressure around the cylindrical surface of the FE-1000 Series flow sensors in a moving stream of air or gas. These figures illustrate the innovative “Double-Hollow” FE-1000 Series design, the implementation of existing pressure measurement fundamentals and the ability of the flow sensing elements to measure true air velocity in moderately turbulent flow conditions. Multiple FE-1000 Series elements are required for most applications. Application and configuration tables are found in the Data Sheets of the individual FE-1000 Series airflow sensing products, and were developed to comply with the guidelines for Pitot-tube traversing of air ducts as published in the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook.
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Pressure distribution on the surface of a FE-1000 Series unit when inserted nominal to the direction of flow. The impact (total) pressure sensing port is located in the center of the positive pressure portion of the cylinders surface. The static pressure sensing ports are located in the same plane and separated by about twice the critical angle, and one is centered in each of the two neutral pressure portions of the cylinder’s surface.
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Pressure distribution on the surface of a FE-1000 Series unit when inserted at a 20˚ flow angle. The impact (total) pressure port remains within the positive pressure portion of the cylinders surface. The effect of one static sensing port entering into the positive portion of the cylinders surface is offset by the other static sensing port entering into an equally negative portion of the cylinders surface.
The Model FE-1000 air flow sensor is available in (from left to right) stainless steel, aluminum, or PVC.
FE-1000 Airflow Sensing Elements Model FE-1000 units are primary airflow sensing elements designed for quick and easy installation through small cutouts in new or existing ductwork. They are true value-added products ideal for retrofitting (upgrading) existing systems with flow measurement capability. They are cost-effective replacements of failed or unreliable existing airflow sensing devices, and a design consideration for new systems and for applications requiring frequent sensor inspection and cleaning. Multiple FE-1000 elements are required for proper duct traversing in most applications, and their external total (high) and static (low) output ports are then field-manifolded for a single high and low connection. Each element is furnished with mounting hardware, sealing gaskets and signal connection fittings. Application information for circular, rectangular, and oval duct configurations is included in the FE-1000 Data Sheets. Standard construction is anodized aluminum that is suitable for most applications. FE-1000 units are optionally available in Type 1 PVC plastic or Type 316 stainless steel for corrosive atmospheres and Type 316 stainless steel for high temperature air or gas.
FE-1050 Fan Inlet Airflow Sensing Elements The FE-1050 units are airflow sensor assemblies specifically designed for installation in the inlet cone(s) of centrifugal fans or inlet bell of vane-axial fans. The high velocities and predictable flow pattern of the air entering the fan assure measurement accuracy and excellent response during system turn-down conditions. Application of this unique method of fan capacity measurement is simple and eliminates the costly, often frustrating, engineering design time required to meet the minimum inlet and outlet requirements of a traditional airflow measuring station. FE-1050 units also provide a most economical means of total fan air volume measurement. Only two flow sensing elements are required per fan inlet compared to duct units that may require as many as six elements for a proper traverse, or as a worst case, a system requiring summing of multiple branch ducts.
FE-1050 units are provided as complete assemblies for each inlet of a specific fan model, and each assembly has two airflow sensing elements, pivot mounting hardware and signal connection fittings. Standard construction is anodized aluminum that is suitable for most applications. The units are also available in 316 stainless steel for corrosive or high temperature duty.
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FE-1500 Airflow Measurement Stations Model FE-1500 airflow measuring stations consist of single or multiple FE-1000 air flow sensing element(s) factory-mounted and externallymanifolded in an 8 inch (200mm) deep, 16 gauge galvanized sheet metal casing. FE-1500 units are connected to new or existing ductwork by 90˚ flanges on the air entering and leaving sides of the casing. They are available in all sizes and shapes to match the duct, and casings are optionally available in aluminum or stainless steel or with corrosion resistant coatings. Units are also available with an aluminum honeycomb airflow straightening section for exceptionally high turbulent flow conditions.
FE-2000 Pitot Tube Airflow Measuring Stations Model FE-2000 units are airflow measuring stations consisting of a flanged casing as described for FE-1500 models plus an integral aluminum honeycomb airflow directionalizer/ straightener section and bullet-nose shaped static pressure sensors and total pressure impact sensors. The multiple total and static pressure sensors are internally manifolded for signal self-averaging, and the manifold pressures are carried in tubing to ports on the casing wall for external connection to indicating and/or control devices.
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Air Pressure Measurements
PE-6000 & 7000 Space/Room Static Pressure Sensors
PE-5000 Duct Pressure Sensing Elements Model PE-5000 units are insertiontype primary duct pressure sensing elements designed as a traverse to achieve pressure signal accuracy and stability. In addition, the accuracy and low signal-to-noise ratio of the output is made possible by the placement of the multiple sensing ports along the length of the element as well as the averaging effect of the internal manifold. Installation costs are low; the units are simply installed through a small cutout in new or existing ductwork. Their low installed costs make them very economical for multiple branch VAV duct systems where indication and fan capacity control may be based on the lowest and thus most economical pressure of the multiple static pressure points.
Model PE-6000 and PE-7000 Space/Room Static Pressure Sensors are designed to eliminate signal error caused by ambient air turbulence created by occupant motion, operating equipment or air distribution devices. The output of these sensors is an exceptionally accurate and stable static pressure signal for laboratory, cleanroom, containment or isolation room differential pressure indication and/or control. The PE-6000 is a surface-mounted sensor and the PE-7000 is a flushmounted ceiling sensor. Standard construction for both units is brushed aluminum. PE-6000 and PE-7000 units are optionally available in Type 316 stainless steel.
PE-8000 Outdoor Pressure Sensing Elements Model PE-8000 Pressure Sensing Elements are designed to provide a true outdoor (atmospheric) pressure signal that is not affected by windinduced pressure envelopes. Their output may be used as a reference for interior building space pressure control. However, the use and location of atmospheric pressure sensors has been the subject of many studies, and all conclude (as does PCI) that their use should be minimized or avoided. Problems with varying wind directions and wind gusts are the main reasons for the negative conclusions. Standard construction is brushed aluminum. PE-8000 units are optionally available in Type 316 stainless steel.
Standard construction is anodized aluminum that is suitable for most applications. PE-5000 units are optionally available in Type PVC plastic or Type 316 stainless steel for corrosive atmospheres and Type 316 stainless steel for high temperature air or gas.
“The first essential tool for a successful Indoor Air Quality program is an accurate and consistent air flow control system.” — Mike Record, Environmental, Health and Safety Hewlett-Packard Company
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INCORPORATED
Photo courtesy of the Hewlett-Packard Company
PCI
PAR AGON CONTROLS
Hewlett-Packard’s Research and Product Development Facility in Wilmington, Delaware includes nine air handling systems with a total capacity of 355,000 cfm (209K m3/h). Each system has PCI FE-1050 airflow sensors in the supply and return fan inlets and PE-5000 duct static sensors in each supply branch. A PCI control center incorporating a Model FC-2000 and PC-5000 Controller provides supply/ return fan tracking control, supply fan volume and supply duct static pressure control, with full indication of functions plus alarms.
“Application knowledge, product reliability and customer support are key factors in our evaluation, and selection of control system suppliers.” — Rich Halliday, Mechanical Design Engineer Hewlett-Packard Company
Printed on recycled paper Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 707 / 579-1424 Copyright © 1996 SB: 2000-0396
PCI
PA R AGON CONTROLS INCORPORATED
Measurement and Control Instrumentation Engineered for accuracy, durability, simplicity and applicability in HVAC air systems and industrial process control loops
The importance of quality transducer performance specifications for successful airflow control is commonly overlooked by Specifying Engineers. The following graphs are intended to illustrate the importance of accuracy, span selection and signal conditioning when specifying airflow transducers, and hopefully, encourage the engineering community to utilize performance specifications which will assure airflow measurement accuracy. The equation used for calculating velocity and velocity pressure for each of the various graphs shown is: Q = V or A
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Where: Q = air volume, in cfm C = 1096.5 ρ = standard air density, 0.0749 lb/ft3 A = area, in ft2 V = velocity, in fpm pw = velocity pressure, in inches H2O
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“Reference Accuracy” meaning zero instrument inaccuracy. These graphs are used as the basis for comparing real world inaccuracy. Graphic illustration of why a DDC system performance is greatly enhanced when utilizing an input from a quality airflow transmitter. This graph was created using data logged output values from a differential pressure transducer, the mathematical conversion of the differential pressure transducer output to airflow as interpreted by a DDC system, as well as the accurate and stable output of PCI’s airflow transducer.
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The expected overall accuracy of the control loop can be determined utilizing the standard “square root of the sum of the squares” equation. When applying this equation for airflow control it is important to note that the stated accuracy for the differential pressure transducer is a value based on its’ full scale output range. Therefore, due to the square root conversion required to make this signal linear to flow, even greater error will occur as the airflow system turns down. Add to this the issue of “signal to noise error” and the resulting control system performance is typically unacceptable.
Transducer Reference Accuracy
0.25
% of Control Error
T
he accurate and stable control of airflow or static pressure is only possible when Specifying Engineers understand the importance of accuracy, application and product selection when specifying each of the control device to be utilized for a specific control loop. Airflow measurement and control is a three step process, requiring the selection and application of: 1. A primary measuring element; 2. Transducer; and 3. Loop controller. The focus of this section is on the need for quality airflow transducers in order to help assure that accurate control is achieved.
Transducer Full Scale Span (Inches H2O)
Transducer Accuracy
Transducer Operating Range (Inches H2O)
Transducer Operating Range (Inches H2O)
Transducer Error
0.25
Transducer Error
0.25
DPT
0.20
DPT
0.20
0.15
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0 0
20
40
60
80
100
0 0
5
% of Transducer Full Scale Output
100
100
80
80
% of Design Flow
% of Design Flow
15
20
25
20
25
80
100
Linearization Error
Linearization Error
60
40
60
40 20
20
0
0 0
20
40
60
80
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100
5
10
15
% of Transducer Full Scale Output
% of Transducer Full Scale Output
Control Error
Control Error 20
20
FC
16
FC
16 12
% of Full Scale Error
12
% of Full Scale Error
10
% of Transducer Full Scale Output
8 4 0 –4 –8
8 4 0 –4 –8
–12
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–20 0
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0
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% of Design Flow
Expected accuracy from a properly specified and selected flow transmitter, having a maximum span of .25" water column and ±0.5% accuracy.
Expected accuracy from a typically selected flow transmitter, having a maximum span of 1.00" water column and ±1.0% accuracy.
The scenario utilized for the above two (2) sets of graphs is for a variable air volume control system in which the maximum design air velocity through the airflow measuring station is 2,000 feet per minute. The first set of graphs show excellent control accuracy when utilizing a transducer meeting the accuracy, span and signal conditioning performance specification required for airflow control. The second set of graphs exemplifies the cause
of many control system failures due to poor performance criteria being specified for the airflow transducer. The control contractor is only responsible to select and furnish a transducer which meets the specification. Therefore, the Specifying Engineer must issue a transducer performance specification that will meet the operational expectations of the airflow control system.
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Differential Pressure & Flow Transducers
PCI’s transducer family
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his brochure describes instruments that are “standalone” components of a complete control system. This is, they are mounted in their own separate enclosure and are usually wall-mounted. The same instruments can be combined into one enclosure which would be the control panel for an entire system or major subsystem. The four families of instruments covered herein are Series DPT Differential Pressure Transducers, Series FT Flow Transducers, Series FI Flow Indicators, and output signal conditioning modules.
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Series DPT Differential Pressure Transducers
Series FT Flow Transducers
DPT Transducers measure pneumatic input differential pressure and converts that signal to a electronic analog output signal that is sent to a controller or indicating device. These transducers require a 24 VAC/VDC power input. DC output signal is carried on a twisted pair of wires.
FT Transducers are similar to the DPT Series except that both total and static pressure inputs are required. The difference between the two pressures is velocity pressure that is converted by the transducer to velocity (fpm) or with the duct area known, to airflow (cfm). The output is a electronic analog signal for use by a controller or indicator.
Features of each model are identified and described below.
period. The transducer resumes its real-time analog output response after zero calibration is complete.
PCI’s Variable Capacitance Pressure Transducers are simple and very reliable sensors designed for high accuracy measurement of low differential pressures. A lightweight, ultra-responsive stainless steel diaphragm and an insulated electrode form the variable capacitor. A unique electronic circuit detects the change in capacitance and produces a 4 to 20 mA DC current output signal linear to the measured differential pressure. The high level output signal, the excellent long term stability and the fast dynamic response of the PCI transducer makes it ideal for a wide range of commercial, industrial, laboratory and aerospace applications.
The Signal Scaling Circuit converts the differential pressure signal (static pressure, or velocity pressure converted to velocity in fpm or airflow in cfm) to a user-specified full scale value. The Digital Display shows the converted transducer output signal on a 0.5" high four-digit light-emitting diode (LED) which is door mounted for local monitoring capability. The Square Root Extractor Circuits are used in all flow transducers to conform the output to the square root curve of velocity vs. velocity pressure. This circuit is essential for signal accuracy when the output is made linear to velocity or airflow.
The Automatic Zeroing Circuit performs a zero calibration of the differential pressure transducer output at user-selected intervals. Uninterrupted control and/or indication is maintained at the last output value during the approximate two second calibration
The Analog Meter is a diaphragmactuated differential pressure gage directly connected through bulkhead fittings and tubing to the static pressure or airflow measuring element.
This provides a continuous and direct indication of the true measured value independent of the hydraulics or electronics of other control components, and thus provides a instant visual check on the system status. The meter is provided with either a dual scale (fpm and cfm) for airflow readings or a single scale in inches of water for pressure readings. The indicating scales may also be customized for a specific design need. Surface-mounted Steel Enclosures are used for housing the electronic circuit boards. The enclosures are manufactured to NEMA 12 specifications and have welded seams, external mounting feet and a solid neoprene cover gasket. The standard finish is grey polyurethane enamel over phosphatized and primed surface. Pressure connections are convenient bulkhead compression fittings suitable for 1⁄4" OD metallic or thermoplastic tubing. Electrical connections are made via a standard 1⁄2" electrical conduit connector.
Features Model Number
2 3 Wire Wire
Variable 4 Capacitance Automatic Wire Transducer Zeroing
Signal Scaling
Digital Display
Square Root Extraction
Analog Display
Enclosure
Differential Pressure Transducers DPT-4001 DPT-4003 DPT-4005 DPT-4005AZ DPIT-4005M DPIT-4005D DPIT-4005MAZ DPIT-4005DAZ
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Indicating Modules
PCI’s flow indicating meters
Series FI Flow Indicators Models FI-1000 Flow Indicators hold factory-mounted single meter and the FI-3000 Flow Indicators hold factory-mounted multiple meters. Each indicating meter is identified with an engraved label showing the equipment or system number; the primary element to which it is connected; and the operating design values. The Model FI-2000 Portable Meter is labeled only with the range of the meter, and is furnished with two 10 foot lengths of 1⁄4" OD polyurethane tubing, male quick-connect fittings and a carrying handle. Features of each model are identified and described below. The Analog Meter is a diaphragmactuated differential pressure gage directly connected through bulkhead fittings and tubing to the static pressure or airflow measuring element. This provides a continuous and direct indication of the true measured value independent of the hydraulics or electronics of other control components, and thus provides a instant visual check on the system status.
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The meter is provided with either a dual scale (fpm and cfm) for airflow readings or a single scale in inches of water for pressure readings. The indicating scales may also be customized for a specific design need.
and are coated inside and out with beige color textured powder paint. Pressure connections are convenient bulkhead compression fittings suitable for 1⁄4" OD metallic or thermoplastic tubing.
Multiple Analog Meters are two or more analog meters as described above.
Surface-mounted Brushed Aluminum Enclosures are made of 16 gage material and have no NEMA rating. Pressure connections are convenient bulkhead compression fittings suitable for 1⁄4" OD metallic or thermoplastic tubing.
Surface-mounted Steel Enclosures are used for multiple analog meter applications. They are constructed of 16 gage steel to NEMA 12 specifications,
Features Model Number
Analog Meter
Multiple Meters
Surface Mounted Steel Enclosure
Aluminum Enclosure
Portable Aluminum Carry Case
Flow Indicators FI-1000 FI-2000 FI-3000
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Function Modules
PCI’s scaling and alarm modules
Control Function Modules PCI offers a number of function modules for signal transmission, input alarming and signal ramping. All of these modules include filtering and signal conditioning to reduce susceptibly to transients and noisy operating conditions. The Signal Transmitter provides dual DC signal outputs proportional to a DC input signal. This product is very useful for scaling signal levels from one amplitude to another, as well as for converting from voltage to current. The Alarm Module monitors a DC input signal and provides two sets of SPDT, 3 amp alarm relays, each having its’ own adjustable setpoint and integral LED to indicate the alarm status. The module can be supplied in either a HI/HI, HI/LOW, or LOW/LOW alarm configuration.
The Ramp Module produces a DC output signal over an adjustable time rate setting based on the closure of a external contact. This module has integral LED’s indicating that the ramp module’s output is at minimum, or has reached a maximum output state. The ramp module is very useful for establishing the gradual opening or closing of a control damper.
The E/P transducer is non-position sensitive nor is it susceptible to variations in instrument air. This is due to the integral pressure transducer utilized to monitor and control the devices final output value.
Electronic to Pneumatic Transducer This device is utilized on electronic/pneumatic control systems for converting a DC input signal into a proportional pneumatic output. The unique design of this transducer allows for field setting of the pneumatic output range, as well as manual setting of the devices output. PCI’s electronic to pneumatic transducer
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Reference Conversion Factors Length
Metric/English
English/Metric
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By
To Obtain
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By
To Obtain
millimetre (mm) millimetre (mm) centimetre (cm) centimetre (cm) metre (m) metre (m) kilometre (km)
0.03937008 0.00328084 0.3937008 0.0328084 3.28084 1.093613 0.6213712
inch foot inch foot foot yard mile
inch (in.) inch (in.) foot (ft.) foot (ft.) foot (ft.) yard (yd.) mile (mi.)
25.4 2.54 304.8 30.48 0.3048 0.9144 1.609344
millimetre centimetre millimetre centimetre metre metre kilometre
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By
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By
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millimetre2 (mm2 ) millimetre2 (mm2 ) centimetre2 (cm2 ) centimetre2 (cm2 ) metre2 (m2 ) metre2 (m2 )
0.001550003 0.00001076391 0.1550003 0.001076391 10.763910 1.195990
inch2 foot2 inch2 foot2 foot2 yard2
inch2(in.2 ) inch2(in.2 ) foot2 (ft.2 ) foot2 (ft.2 ) foot2 (ft.2 ) yard2 (yd.2 )
645.16 6.4516 92,903.04 929.0304 0.09290304 0.8361274
millimetre2 centimetre2 millimetre2 centimetre2 metre2 metre2
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Multiply
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Area
Volume Multiply 3
3
centimetre (cm ) metre3 (m3 ) metre3 (m3 ) metre3 (m3 )
3
3
3
0.06102376 35.31466 1.307951 1000.0
inch foot3 yard3 litre
inch (in. ) foot3 (ft.3 ) foot3 (ft.3 ) yard3 (yd.3 )
16.38706 0.02831685 28.31685 0.7645549
centimetre3 metre3 litre metre3
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Velocity and Flow Multiply
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2.1188797 0.03531466 196.8504 3.280840 2118.880
feet /minute feet3/minute foot/minute foot/minute foot3/minute
foot/minute (fpm) foot/minute (fpm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm) foot3/minute (cfm)
0.00508 0.3048 0.47194750 28.31685 0.0004719474
metre/second meter/minute litre/second litre/minute metre3/second
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pascal kilopascal kilopascal centimetres of water
0.00040147 0.2953 0.14504 0.3937
inches of water inches of mercury pounds per square inch inches of water
inches of water inches of mercury pounds per square inch inches of water
249.1 3.3864 6.8948 2.540
pascal kilopascal kilopascal centimetres of water
litre/second (l/s) litre/minute metre/second (m/s) meter/minute metre3/second (m3/s)
Pressure
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2.0 Flow Sensing Elements
TABLE OF CONTENTS Outdoor Airflow Measurement System à OAFE-1500 Outdoor Airflow Measurement System Fan Inlet Elements à FE-1050 Fan Inlet Airflow Sensing Elements Duct Insertion Elements à FE-1000 Insertion Type Airflow Sensing Elements Duct Mounted Stations à FE-1500 Airflow Measurement Station Duct Mounted Stations with Straightener à FE-1500-FX Airflow Measurement Station with Integral Air Straightener
Paragon Controls Incorporated
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Phone: (707) 579-1424
Outdoor Airflow Measurement System Engineered for accuracy, applicability, durability and simplicity in HVAC air systems
Model OAFE-1500 Outdoor Airflow Measurement System DESCRIPTION The OAFE-1500 is an airflow measurement station with integral signal processor that is capable of producing an overall ±0.5% accuracy through the velocity range of 200 to 1,200 fpm and ±5% accuracy at 100 fpm.
Pictured with optional inlet bell, temperature sensor, and temperature transmitter
The airflow measurement station consists of multiple airflow elements, factory mounted and pre-piped in a casing designed for flanged connection to ductwork, control dampers, louvers, etc. An optional inlet bell is available for plenum applications. Standard materials consist of a G90 galvanized casing and 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors, suitable for most HVAC applications. The airflow averaging elements are head type devices, which generate a differential (velocity) pressure signal similar to the orifice, venture, and other head producing primary elements. The airflow measurement station is constructed so as to comply with ASHRAE Standard 111 for equal area traversing of an airflow measurement plane. Multiple elements are manifolded together for connection to the integral airflow signal processor.
The signal processor utilizes current state-of-the-art digital microprocessor technology capable of producing unequaled 20-bit (1,048,576 steps) A/D and 12 bit (4,096 steps) D/A signal conversion resolution. Having a twelve-point linearization capability, the signal processor can be field calibrated to accurately determine true airflow rates even when the primary airflow measurement stations do not meet their minimum installation requirements. The ultra low 0.04"w.c. differential pressure, 800 fpm full scale operating ranges and the auto zeroing function of the signal processor provides accurate airflow measurement down to 100 fpm. The signal processor accepts a temperature input signal for air temperature indication, temperature signal transmission for remote readout, and air density compensation for standard or actual airflow calculations. A password protected configuration menu provides quick and simple field configuration by authorized personnel. Field configuration of engineering units, process noise filtering, operating range, alarm set points, etc, are performed via user friendly menus and a six button touch pad. An optional temperature sensor and transmitter with 4 to 20mA output and temperature range of -30 to 130°F is available to provide the temperature input signal to the signal processor for air density compensation.
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Features AMCA certified ±0.5% accuracy through the velocity range of 200 to 1,200 fpm and ±5% accuracy at 100 fpm Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports to comply with ASHRAE Standard 111 for duct traversing Not susceptible to condensation or moisture Aerodynamically designed to resist fouling by airborne particulates Factory mounted and pre-piped in a flanged duct section (casing) Optional inlet bell for plenum applications Standard construction includes a galvanized casing and 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors All airflow stations can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% with no effect on the station Standard airflow stations have good salt air resistance and are suitable for most HVAC applications Full scale ranges as low as 800 fpm (4.06 m/s) velocity Excellent AD/DA resolution: 20 bit (1,048,576 steps) A/D 12 bit (4,096 steps) D/A Twelve point linearization and four point flow correction Large back lit LCD for configuration and local indication of the measured process Auto zeroing function Temperature compensation for air density correction Temperature sensor and transmitter (optional) NEMA 4 rated enclosure High and low airflow alarms (optional) Simple field configuration menus with controlled access Field configurable for either English or SI engineering units Integral power switch
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Outdoor Airflow Measurement System 1. Accuracy Within ±0.5% of actual flow through the velocity range of 200 to 1,200 fpm when installed in accordance with published recommendations and within ±5% at a velocity of 100 fpm 2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 2,800 fpm
Airflow Measurement Station 3. Material Elements 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Casings 16 ga G90 galvanized steel (standard) 4. Temperature 350oF continuous operation (in air) 400oF intermittent operation (in air) 5. Humidity 0 to 100% 6. Corrosion Resistance Galvanized Casings Widely used for most air handling systems; not recommended for corrosive atmospheres Aluminum Elements Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance
Signal Processor 7. Temperature Limits Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50ºC) Storage: -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70ºC)
10. Analog Outputs Process output signal and optional temperature output signal. All are jumper selectable 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, or 4-20 mA. Note: 0-5 VDC voltage output selection must be the same for process and temperature. 11. Digital Outputs Optional Hi/Lo Alarm: two single (1 form C) dry contacts rated for 2 amps at 30 VAC/DC and 0.6 amps at 120 VAC/110 VDC resistive load 12. Field Connections When the airflow signal processor is to be remotely mounted ¼” compression fittings, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing will be furnished at the primary element; ¼” barbed fittings for thermoplastic tubing will be provided at the airflow signal processor. When using thermoplastic tubing with compression fittings at the primary element, tubing inserts (supplied with the fittings) are required. 13. Power Supply 20 to 28 VAC/DC 14. Power Consumption Standard Unit: 4.6 VA at 24 VAC, 2.7 VA at 24 VDC Full Options: 10 VA at 24 VAC, 5.5 VA at 24 VDC 15. Circuit Protection Power input is isolated, reverse polarity protected and supplied with an easily accessible PICA fuse 16. UL & CSA Rating NEMA 4X Material: impact and corrosive resistant Dimensions: 6.65"H x 4.69"W x 2.72"D
Temperature Sensor and Transmitter (Optional) 17. Output 4-20 mA
8. Humidity Limits 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing 9. Display A backlit, graphical LCD providing 8 lines of data display. Also used for programming
18. Temperature Range -30 to 130°F
AMCA CERTIFICATION TEST RESULTS Paragon Controls Inc. certifies that the Outside Airflow Measurement System shown herein is licensed to bear the AMCA Certified Ratings Seal – Airflow Measurement Station Performance. The ratings shown are based on tests and procedures performed in accordance with AMCA Publication 611 and comply with the requirements of the AMCA Certified Ratings Program.
Test Data Model: OAFE-1500-48x30x10-2-3-1-1-2 Type: Differential Pressure Conversion Formula: V = 1096.7 Velocity Pr essure
Test No.
Reference Velocity (FPM)
PCI Indicated Velocity (FPM)
% Deviation
1
1,149
1,152
0.26
2
837
835
-0.24
3
662
662
0.00
4
404
405
0.25
5
196
195
-0.51
6
105
100
-4.76
Air Density
Size Tested: 48” x 30” Rectangular Test Setup: AMCA Standard 610-06, Figure 4
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Model OAFE-1500 Dimensions FLANGED STATIONS FOR DUCTED APPLICATIONS "W"
"L" "F"
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF "H"
FLOW TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
Station Size
Flange Size
8” – 72”
1½”
73” & Over
2”
STATIONS WITH OPTIONAL INLET BELL FOR PLENUM APPLICATIONS "W"
"L"
"F"
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF "H"
FLOW TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
4"
Station Size
Flange Size
Inlet Bell Radius
8” – 72”
1½”
4”
73” & Over
2”
4”
Note: Inlet bell custom radiuses available.
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SIGNAL PROCESSOR MOUNTING SCREW UP TO 1/4" DIA. (TYP OF 2) 3.02"
PROCESS INDICATION
100,000 CFM
*
7.0"
MicroTrans
8.2"
Signal Processor
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SIGNAL PROCESSOR FIELD CONNECTIONS
POWER SWITCH
J1
R50 OFF
ON
1 DISPLAY
J2 TEMP. PRO
1
2
3
1
3
ENTER
ESC J1 2
3
24VAC / DC
2
4 J9
I
V
I
J3
J4
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
V
EARTH GROUND
J2 1
+ PROCESS OUTPUT
2
- PROCESS OUTPUT(GND)
3
+ TEMPERATURE OUTPUT
4
- TEMPERATURE OUTPUT(GND)
J3
TOTAL (HIGH) PRESSURE CONNECTION
STATIC (LOW) PRESSURE CONNECTION
1
+15VDC (TO POWER TEMP. LOOP)
2
+ TEMPERATURE INPUT
3
- TEMPERATURE INPUT(GND)
4
UNUSED
5
UNUSED
J4 1
COM
2
NO
3
NC
4
COM
5
NO
6
NC
7
COM
8
NO
9
NC
REMOTE ALARM
HIGH ALARM
LOW ALARM
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Model OAFE-1500 Typical Installations ROOFTOP AHU WITH RAIN HOOD EXTERIOR MOUNTED AIRFLOW STATION
ROOFTOP AHU WITH RAIN HOOD INTERIOR MOUNTED AIRFLOW STATION OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
RAIN HOOD (BY OTHERS)
RAIN HOOD (BY OTHERS)
AIRFLOW STATION
AIRFLOW STATION
FLOW
OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
FLOW
OUTDOOR AIR PLENUM MOUNTED AIRFLOW STATION
OUTDOOR AIR PLENUM MOUNTED AIRFLOW STATION
OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
LOUVER (BY OTHERS)
OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
LOUVER (BY OTHERS)
FLOW
FLOW
AIRFLOW STATION
AIRFLOW STATION
PLENUM MOUNTED MINIMUM OUTDOOR AIRFLOW STATION
DUCTED OUTDOOR AIRFLOW STATION OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
OA INTAKE PLENUM (BY OTHERS)
OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
LOUVER (BY OTHERS)
OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS) FLOW
FLOW
AIRFLOW STATION
ECONOMIZER DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
AIRFLOW STATION
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OA CONTROL DAMPER (BY OTHERS)
FOR DUCTED OUTDOOR AIR APPLICATIONS The elements may be installed in any duct configuration. However, the accuracy of the installation is dependent on the flow conditions in the duct. The minimum installation requirements for the elements based upon a uniform velocity profile approaching the duct disturbance for flow rates less than 2,500 fpm are shown below. These are not ideal locations. It is always best to locate the elements as far as possible from all duct disturbances, with upstream disturbances being the most critical consideration. ELBOWS FLOW
TRANSITIONS
DUCT TAKE-OFFS
FLOW FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D
2D
15° MAX
D
2D
FLOW
FLOW
2D
3D
D/6
D/2
OPPOSED BLADE DAMPERS
FLOW
FLOW
FLOW
4D
D/4
Notes: Rectangular Ducts: D=
4 HW
π
H=
Duct height
W=
Duct width
Model OAFE-1500 Ordering Information OAFE-1500-
x
x
-
-
-
Options: 1 = Inlet Bell 2 = Temperature sensor and transmitter 3 = High/Lo Alarm Note: For multiple options, separate each option code with a dash. Output: 1 = 4-20 mA
2 = 0-5 VDC
3 = 0-10 VDC
Signal Processor Mounting Location: 1 = Left 2 = Right 3 = Remote Mount Note: Signal processors mounted to the station will be mounted on the casing height. Specify left or right when looking at the station from the air entering side. Probe Direction: 1 = Casing Width
2 = Casing Height
Casing Length (Inches): Casing Height (Inches): Casing Width (Inches):
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Model OAFE-1500 Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
1000
100 0.001
0.01
Pressure Drop (inches w.c.)
Velocity (fpm)
0.001 0.003 0.016 0.042 0.068 0.13
104.5 196.3 404 661.9 836.8 1148.6
0.1
Pressure Drop (inches w ater colum n)
Model OAFE-1500 Specification Guide Furnish and install an airflow measurement system for monitoring and controlling the minimum outdoor airflow rate. The minimum outdoor airflow measurement system shall measure the minimum amount of outside air as recommended by ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Air Quality, and shall provide an input to the building automation system that is linear to the measured airflow rate. The airflow measurement system shall be tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standards 610-06, Figure 4, Methods of Testing Airflow Measurement Stations for Rating, and AMCA Standard 611-06, Certified Ratings Program – Airflow Measurement Performance, in an AMCAregistered testing facility. The airflow measurement system shall be accurate to ±1% over an operating range of 200 to 1200 feet per minute, and within ±5% for operating ranges as low as 100 feet per minute. The airflow measurement system shall bear the AMCA International Certified Ratings Seal for Airflow-Measurement Station Performance. The airflow measurement system shall be model OAFE-1500 as manufactured by Paragon Controls, Inc., Santa Rosa, California, (707) 579-1424.
Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: OAFE1500/1107 November 2007 Copyright © 2007
Technical Data Sheet
FE-1050 FAN INLET AIRFLOW SENSING ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION The FE-1050 is an airflow measuring element assembly specifically designed for installation in the inlet cone of centrifugal fans or inlet bell of vane-axial fans. The design of these primary elements provides a means of accurate measurement of fan capacity along with ease of installation. Each assembly is complete with two airflow measuring elements and pivot mounting hardware. The FE-1050 airflow averaging element assembly is a head type device, which generates a differential (velocity) pressure signal. The basic design is a “cylindrical tube within a cylindrical tube” creating independent chambers which permit the simultaneous measurement of both total pressure and static pressure. Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports (which are strategically located based on the known pressure distribution over a cylindrical surface) provide comprehensive averaging of the velocity variations. Each chamber is then connected to one side of a differential measurement device (gauge, transmitter, etc.) for flow measurement and indication purposes.
Features Low signal-to-noise ratio Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports along the length of the element Averaging internal manifold Insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ±20o when faced in the normal direction of flow ±2% accuracy throughout the velocity rages of 100 fpm and over Standard construction is 6063-T5 aluminum with anodized finish Available in optional corrosive resistance materials including Type 316L stainless steel, and Type 1 PVC Standard elements can be operated (in air) continuously in temperatures up to 350oF or intermittently in temperatures up to 400oF All elements can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% Standard elements have good salt air and mild acid resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance
FE-1050 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy Within ±2% of actual flow when installed in accordance with published recommendations
5. Humidity All Elements 0 to 100% non condensing
2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 8,000 fpm Note: Model FE-1050 fan inlet airflow measuring elements should not be used on fan inlet applications where the narrowest diameter of the inlet cone is less than 12 inches
6. Corrosion Resistance Aluminum Elements Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Elements Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric PVC Elements Excellent acid and alkalis resistance (supplied with stainless steel alloy mounting brackets)
3. Material 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Type 1 PVC (optional) Note Other corrosive resistant materials are available. Consult factory for further information.
7. Instrument Connections Aluminum Elements ¼” compression, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing; thermoplastic tubing requires the use of tubing inserts, which are supplied with the fittings Stainless Steel Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT PVC Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT
4. Temperature Aluminum Elements 350oF continuous operation (in air) 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Elements 1600°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) PVC Elements 120oF continuous operation and 170oF intermittent operation (in air) Note Corrosive resistant element maximum operating temperatures vary greatly with the concentration of the media in the process stream. Consult factory for further information
FE-1050 Application Guide To determine the proper quantity and size of FE-1050 assembly(s) required, follow the steps listed below: 1.
Determine the inlet diameter (12 inch minimum inlet diameter recommended) at the point where the elements will be mounted. The FE-1050 assembly is designed to be installed at the minimum inlet diameter of any fan inlet cone not obstructed by inlet vanes.
2.
One set of two elements is required for each inlet. Double inlet fans require two sets of two elements, which are manifolded together by instrument tubing external to the fan.
3.
Care should be taken to determine that drive motors, actuator arms, fan shafts, bearing supports, etc., do not directly interfere with the selected mounting location or sensing ports of the elements.
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FE-1050 Dimensions Aluminum Elements
STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT TOTAL CONNECTION PORT (Tp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
0.585" DIA. MOUNTING BRACKET
MOUNTING BRACKET TYP BOTH ENDS
1.700"
2.000"
"A" 1.400" 1.500"
0.585"Ø
0.560" STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
2-0.201" DIA. MOUNTING HOLES 18 GA. STAINLESS STEEL
A = 0.890 X MINIMUM INLET DIAMETER
STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPS 1.000" DIA. MOUNTING BRACKET
TOTAL CONNECTION PORT (Tp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPS
1.100"
MOUNTING BRACKET TYP BOTH ENDS "A"
2.750" 2.000"
0.875"
2.000"
2-0.250" DIA. MOUNTING HOLES 16 GA STAINLESS STEEL
Note:
1.000"Ø
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP A = 0.890 X MINIMUM INLET DIAMETER
The 0.585 inch diameter probe is used for minimum fan inlets less than or equal to 28 inches and the 1 inch diameter probe is used for minimum fan inlets greater than 28 inches.
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FE-1050 Dimensions (Continued) Stainless Steel, and Other Corrosive Resistant Elements
1.425"
FLOW
1.700"
2-0.200" DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
TOTAL PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8-27 NPT STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
MOUNTING BRACKET TYP OF BOTH ENDS
9/16" MOUNTING BRACKET 18 GA (SAME ALLOY AS ELEMENT)
2.000"
0.5625" 1
0.750"
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8-27 NPT "A"
2.750"
2.000"
1
A=0.890 X MINIMUM INLET DIAMETER NOTE: 1.000" ELEMENT USED FOR MINIMUM INLETS GREATER THAN 28.000".
1.000" MOUNTING BRACKET 16 GA (SAME ALLOY AS ELEMENT) 2-0.250" DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
PVC Elements STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT TOTAL PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
MOUNTING BRACKET TYP BOTH ENDS
1.25"
2.75"
1.00"Ø
1.25" TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
2.0"
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP 2-0.25" DIA. MOUNTING HOLES
MOUNTING BRACKET 16 GA STAINLESS STEEL
"A" A = 0.89 X MINIMUM INLET DIAMETER
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FE-1050 Ordering Information FE-1050-
Minimum Inlet Diameter In inches (round to nearest hundredth) Element Material A = Aluminum S = Type 316 stainless steel P = Type 1 PVC
FE-1050 Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
10000
12" Diameter
1000
24" Diameter 48" Diameter
100 0.001
0.01
0.1
Pressure Drop (inches w ater column)
5
1
FE-1050 Specification Guide Airflow Measurement Stations 1.
Provide where indicated and/or scheduled airflow traverse elements capable of continuously monitoring the fan or duct air volumes they serve.
2.
Each element shall be designed and built to comply with, and provide results in accordance with, accepted practice for duct system traversing as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, AMCA publication #203, as well as the Industrial Ventilation Handbook. The number of sensing ports on each element, and the quantity of elements utilized at each installation, shall comply with ASHRAE Standard #111 for equal area duct traversing.
3.
Each element shall be of a dual integral chambered design. Each airflow measuring element shall contain multiple total and static pressure sensing ports placed along the leading edge of the cylinder. The static pressure chamber shall incorporate dual offset static taps on opposing sides of the averaging chamber, so as to be insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ± 20 degrees in the approaching airstream.
4.
The airflow traverse elements shall be capable of producing steady, non-pulsating signals of true total and static pressure, with an accuracy of 2% of actual flow for operating velocities as low as 180 feet per minute (fpm). Signal amplifying sensors requiring flow correction (K factors) for field calibration are not acceptable.
5.
The airflow traverse elements shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, greater than 0.18 inch at 4,000 fpm. The units shall have a self-generated sound rating of less than NC40 and the sound level within the duct shall not be amplified, nor shall additional sound be generated.
6.
Where mounted into controllable pitch axial inlet bells, or cones on centrifugal fans, the traverse probe assemblies shall be complete with all necessary pivoting mounting plates. Eight mounting bolts, lock washers and nuts; interconnecting tubing and compression fittings to be provided by the installing contractor.
7.
Primary flow elements shall not be used on fan inlet applications where the narrowest diameter of the inlet cone is less than 12 inches without prior approval. Fan inlet sensors shall not be used on fans having inlet guide vanes. The use of only one static element and one total pressure element on fan inlets is prohibited. Fan primary elements shall not exceed 0.585 inch in diameter on fans having inlet cone diameters less than 28 inches.
8.
Where primary flow elements are located outside of the manufacturer’s published installation guidelines the manufacturer shall be consulted, and approve of any special configurations.
Installation Considerations 1.
Primary flow elements shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacture’s published requirements. These elements serve as the primary signals for the airflow systems; it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify correct installation to assure that accurate primary signals are obtained.
2.
An identification label shall be place on each primary flow element listing the model number; system served, size and identifying tag number.
Manufacturer 1.
Fan inlet airflow measuring elements shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model FE-1050 or equal as approved by the Engineer.
2.
Naming of a manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
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Engineering Reference Conversion Factors LENGTH Multiply millimeter (mm) millimeter (mm) centimeter (cm) centimeter (cm) meter (m) meter (m) kilometer (km) AREA Multiply 2
2
millimeter (mm ) centimeter2 (cm2) millimeter2 (mm2) centimeter2 (cm2) meter2 (m2) meter2 (m2) VOLUME Multiply 3
3
centimeter (cm ) meter3 (m3) meter3 (m3) meter3 (m3)
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
0.03937008 0.00328084 0.3937008 0.0328084 3.28084 1.093613 0.6213712
inch foot inch foot foot yard mile
inch (in) foot (ft) inch (in) foot (ft) foot (ft) yard (ft) mile (mi)
25.4* 304.8* 2.54* 30.48* 0.3048* 0.9144* 1.609344*
millimeter millimeter centimeter centimeter meter meter kilometer
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
0.001550003 0.1550003 0.00001076391 0.00107639 10.76391 1.195990
inch inch2 foot2 foot2 foot2 yard2
inch (in ) inch2 (in2) foot2 (ft2) foot2 (ft2) foot2 (ft2) yard2 (yd2)
645.16* 6.4516* 92,903.04* 929.0304* 0.09290304* 0.8361274
millimeter2 centimeter2 millimeter2 centimeter2 meter2 meter2
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
PRESSURE Multiply pascal kilopascal kilopascal centimeters of water
2
3
3
2
inch foot3 yard3 litre
inch (in ) foot3 (ft3) yard3 (yd3) foot3 (ft3)
16.38706 0.02831685 0.7645549 28.31685
centimeter3 meter3 meter3 liter
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
196.8504 3.280840 2.1188797 0.03531466 2118.880 0.5885783
foot/minute foot/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute
foot/minute (fpm) foot/minute (fpm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm)
0.00508* 0.3048* 0.47194750 28.31685 0.0004719474 1.6990
meter/second meter/minute liter/second liter/minute meter3/second meter3/hr
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
[email protected]°F 0.2953@32°F 0.14504 0.3937
inches of water inches of mercury pounds per square inch inches of water
inch foot inch foot
[email protected]°F 3.3864@32°F 6.8948 2.540
millimeter (mm) millimeter (mm) centimeter (cm) centimeter (cm)
0.06102376 35.31466 1.307951 1000.0*
VELOCITY AND FLOW Multiply By meter/second (m/s) meter/minute liter/second (l/s) liter/minute meter3/second meter3/hr
2
7
3
Engineering Reference Table
V
PV
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610
0.0020 0.0023 0.0025 0.0027 0.0030 0.0033 0.0036 0.0039 0.0042 0.0045 0.0049 0.0052 0.0056 0.0060 0.0064 0.0068 0.0072 0.0076 0.0081 0.0085 0.0090 0.0095 0.0100 0.0105 0.0110 0.0115 0.0121 0.0126 0.0132 0.0138 0.0144 0.0150 0.0156 0.0162 0.0169 0.0175 0.0182 0.0189 0.0196 0.0203 0.0210 0.0217 0.0224 0.0232
VELOCITY VERSUS VELOCITY PRESSURE V = VELOCITY IN FEET PER MINUTE PV = VELOCITY PRESSURE IN INCHES H2O V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050
0.0240 0.0247 0.0255 0.0263 0.0272 0.0280 0.0288 0.0297 0.0305 0.0314 0.0323 0.0332 0.0341 0.0351 0.0360 0.0370 0.0379 0.0389 0.0399 0.0409 0.0419 0.0429 0.0440 0.0450 0.0461 0.0472 0.0483 0.0494 0.0505 0.0516 0.0528 0.0539 0.0551 0.0563 0.0575 0.0587 0.0599 0.0611 0.0623 0.0636 0.0649 0.0661 0.0674 0.0687
1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490
0.0701 0.0714 0.0727 0.0741 0.0754 0.0768 0.0782 0.0796 0.0810 0.0825 0.0839 0.0853 0.0868 0.0883 0.0898 0.0913 0.0928 0.0943 0.0959 0.0974 0.0990 0.1006 0.1021 0.1037 0.1054 0.1070 0.1086 0.1103 0.1119 0.1136 0.1153 0.1170 0.1187 0.1205 0.1222 0.1239 0.1257 0.1275 0.1293 0.1311 0.1329 0.1347 0.1366 0.1384
1500 1510 1520 1530 1540 1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1660 1670 1680 1690 1700 1710 1720 1730 1740 1750 1760 1770 1780 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930
0.1403 0.1422 0.1440 0.1459 0.1479 0.1498 0.1517 0.1537 0.1556 0.1576 0.1596 0.1616 0.1636 0.1656 0.1677 0.1697 0.1718 0.1739 0.1760 0.1781 0.1802 0.1823 0.1844 0.1866 0.1888 0.1909 0.1931 0.1953 0.1975 0.1998 0.2020 0.2042 0.2065 0.2088 0.2111 0.2134 0.2157 0.2180 0.2203 0.2227 0.2251 0.2274 0.2298 0.2322
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2120 2140 2160 2180 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580 2600 2620 2640 2660 2680 2700 2720 2740
0.2346 0.2371 0.2395 0.2420 0.2444 0.2469 0.2494 0.2544 0.2595 0.2646 0.2697 0.2749 0.2802 0.2855 0.2909 0.2963 0.3017 0.3073 0.3128 0.3184 0.3241 0.3298 0.3356 0.3414 0.3472 0.3531 0.3591 0.3651 0.3712 0.3773 0.3834 0.3897 0.3959 0.4022 0.4086 0.4150 0.4214 0.4280 0.4345 0.4411 0.4478 0.4545 0.4612 0.4681
2760 2780 2800 2820 2840 2860 2880 2900 2920 2940 2960 2980 3000 3020 3040 3060 3080 3100 3120 3140 3160 3180 3200 3220 3240 3260 3280 3300 3320 3340 3360 3380 3400 3420 3440 3460 3480 3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600 3620
0.4749 0.4818 0.4888 0.4958 0.5028 0.5099 0.5171 0.5243 0.5316 0.5389 0.5462 0.5536 0.5611 0.5686 0.5762 0.5838 0.5914 0.5991 0.6069 0.6147 0.6225 0.6304 0.6384 0.6464 0.6545 0.6626 0.6707 0.6789 0.6872 0.6955 0.7038 0.7122 0.7207 0.7292 0.7378 0.7464 0.7550 0.7637 0.7725 0.7813 0.7901 0.7990 0.8080 0.8170
3640 3660 3680 3700 3720 3740 3760 3780 3800 3820 3840 3860 3880 3900 3920 3940 3960 3980 4000 4050 4100 4150 4200 4250 4300 4350 4400 4450 4500 4550 4600 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4950 5000 5050 5100 5150 5200 5250
0.8260 0.8351 0.8443 0.8535 0.8627 0.8720 0.8814 0.8908 0.9002 0.9097 0.9193 0.9289 0.9386 0.9483 0.9580 0.9678 0.9777 0.9876 0.9975 1.0226 1.0480 1.0737 1.0997 1.1261 1.1527 1.1797 1.2070 1.2346 1.2625 1.2907 1.3192 1.3480 1.3772 1.4066 1.4364 1.4665 1.4969 1.5276 1.5586 1.5899 1.6216 1.6535 1.6858 1.7184
V
PV
5300 5350 5400 5450 5500 5550 5600 5650 5700 5750 5800 5850 5900 5950 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 6250 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 6550 6600 6650 6700 6750 6800 6850 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000
1.7512 1.7844 1.8180 1.8518 1.8859 1.9204 1.9551 1.9902 2.0256 2.0613 2.0973 2.1336 2.1702 2.2071 2.2444 2.2819 2.3198 2.3580 2.3965 2.4353 2.4744 2.5139 2.5536 2.5937 2.6340 2.6747 2.7157 2.7570 2.7986 2.8406 2.8828 2.9253 2.9682 3.0549 3.1428 3.2319 3.3223 3.4140 3.5069 3.6010 3.6964 3.7930 3.8909 3.9900
Above PV Values Are Based On Standard Air Density Of 0.075 lbm/ft3 Which Is Air At 68oF, 50% Relative Humidity, And 29.92" Hg. The equation for converting air volume (Q) into velocity (V) and velocity pressure (PV) is:
Q V= A
2
⎛V ⎞ PV = ⎜ ⎟ × ρ ⎝C ⎠
Where: V = Velocity, in fpm Q = Flow, in cfm A = Area, in ft2
C= ρ= PV =
1096.7 Density of air, in lb/ft3 Velocity pressure, in inches H2O Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: FE1050/1207 Copyright © 2004
Technical Data Sheet
FE-1000 INSERTION TYPE AIRFLOW SENSING ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION The FE-1000 is an insertion type airflow sensing element designed for quick, easy installation through a small cutout in the existing ductwork. Where multiple elements are required for proper duct traversing, the output ports are manifolded together, external to the ductwork. Each element is furnished complete with mounting hardware and sealing gaskets. Standard aluminum elements also include all brass compression fittings required to manifold the elements together. The FE-1000 airflow sensing element is a head type device, which generates a differential (velocity) pressure signal similar to the orifice, venturi, and other head producing primary elements. The FE-1000 is constructed so that strategically located sensing ports (based on duct size) continually sample the total and static pressures, when inserted normal to flow. The total pressures sensed by the upstream ports are continually averaged within the element in an isolated chamber. The static sensing ports (located where the influence of the velocity head is zero) are averaged in a second isolation chamber. Each chamber is then connected to one side of a differential measurement device (gauge, transmitter, etc.) for flow measurement and indication purposes.
Features Low signal-to-noise ratio Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports along the length of the element Averaging internal manifold Insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ±20o when faced in the normal direction of flow ±2% accuracy throughout the velocity rages of 100 fpm and over Standard construction is 6063-T5 aluminum with anodized finish Available in optional corrosive resistance materials including Type 316L stainless steel, Hastaloy, and Type 1 PVC Standard elements can be operated (in air) continuously in temperatures up to 350oF or intermittently in temperatures up to 400oF All elements can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% Standard elements have good salt air and mild acid resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance
FE-1000 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy Within 2% of actual flow (even in moderately turbulent flows) with approach angle variation of ±20°, when installed in accordance with published recommendations
5. Humidity All Elements 0 to 100% non condensing
2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 10,000 fpm 3. Material 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hastaloy (optional) Type 1 PVC (optional) Note Other corrosive resistant materials are available. Consult factory for further information. 4. Temperature Aluminum Elements 350oF continuous operation (in air) 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Elements 1600°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Hastaloy Elements 900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) PVC Elements 120oF continuous operation and 170oF intermittent operation (in air) Note: Corrosive resistant element maximum operating temperatures vary greatly with the concentration of the media in the process stream. Consult factory for further information.
6. Corrosion Resistance Aluminum Elements Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Elements Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric Hastaloy Elements Excellent resistance to strong oxidizers such as ferric and cupric chlorides, chlorine, formic and acetic acids, acetic anhydride, and salts. PVC Elements Excellent acid and alkalis resistance 7. Instrument Connections Aluminum Elements ¼” compression, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing; thermoplastic tubing requires the use of tubing inserts, which are supplied with the fittings Stainless Steel and Hastaloy Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT PVC Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT
FE-1000 Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
10000
1000
100 0.001
0.01
0.1
Pre s s ure Drop (inche s w ate r colum n)
2
1
FE-1000 Dimensions Aluminum Elements STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 0.500" 1/8 - 27 NPT
MOUNTING BRACKET
2.000"
10-32UNF
"A"
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL CONNECTION PORT (Tp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
2 MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø 2.000" APART
STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPS 4.000"
0.585"Ø
A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
1/4-20 NC MOUNTING STUD
MANIFOLD & MOUNTING BLOCK "A"
2"
0.875" TOTAL CONNECTION PORT (Tp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPS
2 MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø 1.750" APART
Note:
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
1.000"Ø
A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
The 0.585 inch diameter probe is used for elements up to 36 inches long and the 1 inch diameter probe is used for elements greater than 36 inches long.
PVC Elements "A"
DUCT I.D.
OUTTER DIAMETER (OD) 1.250 DIA
TOTAL PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
45°
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP 1.000
BOLT CIRCLE (BC) 3/8-16 PVC STUD X 1.375" LONG
Dimension A B OD BC
"B"
Standard Flange (inches)
Optional 150# Flange (inches)
2.000 0.250 4.000 4-0.201” Diameter Holes on 3.000” BC
2.500 0.750 5.000 4-0.625” Diameter Holes on 3.880” BC
3
FE-1000 Dimensions (Continued) Stainless Steel, Hastaloy, and Other Corrosive Resistant Elements MOUNTING FLANGE
3.000"
TOTAL PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
MOUNTING STUD
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
2.375"
"D"
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
TOTAL PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP 0.100" 1.500"
"A" A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
STANDARD MOUNTING FLANGES B 0.750" ELEMENTS
A 0.500" ELEMENTS 2 - 0.201" DIA HOLES ON 1.500" DIA B.C
C 1.000" ELEMENTS 8 HOLES, 5 16" DIA 0.500" FROM EACH SIDE (TYP) 1 3 4" X 4" SCREW W/LOCK WASHER BY PCI
2.5"
DUCT INSERTION HOLE 1.000" MINIMUM 45° MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø DIA TYP OF 4 MOUNTING FLANGE ON 2.000"Ø BOLT CIRCLE 2.000" DIA
MOUNTING FLANGE 6.000"X6.000" WITH GASKET
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS ELEMENTS UP TO 1.000"
0.500" ELEMENTS TOTAL PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FITTING 1 4" FNPT STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FITTING 1 4" FNPT
4 1/4"
0.5" THICK TO MATCH 1.0" CLASS 150# FLANGE
45° MOUNTING HOLES 0.62"Ø TYP OF 4 ON 3.12"Ø BOLT CIRCLE
STAINLESS STEEL SWAGELOCK 1 1 2" MALE CONNECTOR X 2"NPT 1 2" NPT WELD SPUD (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
Element Dimensions “A” “D” 0 - 24” 0.500” 25 - 60” 0.750” Over 60” 1.000”
Standard Mounting Flanges A B C
4
Mounting Stud 1/4-20 NC 1/4-20 NC 3/8-16 NC
FE-1000 Element Arrangement
RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION
CIRCULAR CONFIGURATION
OVAL CONFIGURATION
C
A B/2
B/N B
B B/N
B/2N A/2 A
A
Notes: A = Inside duct dimension (element length side) B = Inside duct dimension (element mounting side) C = Angle between elements, 360°/2N N = Number of elements mounted on ‘B’ dimension For rectangular ducts, if dimension ‘B’ is less than 12 inches then N = 2
FE-1000 Application Guide Rectangular
Circular
Dimension B (inches)
Number of Elements Required
Dimension A (inches)
Number of Elements Required
6 - 11
1
6 – 11
1
12 – 23
2
12 – 45
2
24 – 36
3
46 – 84
3
37 – 64
4
85 & Over
4
65 – 96
5
97 & Over
6
Notes: A = Inside Duct Dimension (Element Length Side) B = Inside Duct Dimension (Element Mounting Side) Oval ducts require one element ‘A’ inches long and one element ‘B’ inches long
5
FE-1000 Minimum Installation requirements The elements may be installed in most duct configuration. However, the accuracy of the installation is dependent on the flow conditions in the duct. The minimum installation requirements for the elements based upon a uniform velocity profile approaching the duct disturbance for flow rates less than 2,500 fpm are shown below. Elements should always be installed across the flow gradient. Add one duct diameter to the installation requirements shown below for each additional flow rate of 1,000 fpm. These are not ideal locations. It is always best to locate the elements as far as possible from all duct disturbances, with upstream disturbances being the most critical consideration. ELBOWS
FLOW
TRANSITIONS
FLOW FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D
2D
15° MAX
OPPOSED BLADE DAMPERS
CENTRIFUGAL FANS
FLOW
D/6
DUCT TAKE-OFFS
FLOW
FLOW
5D
FLOW
4D
D/4
AXIAL FANS
EXHAUST TO ATMOSPHERE
FLOW
FLOW
2D
3D
30 DEGREE MAXIMUM TRANSITION ANGLE
D/6
FLOW
FLOW
D/4
FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D/2
2D
3.5D
FLOW
2D
D/2
VENTURI VALVE
Notes: (1) Round Ducts: D = Duct diameter (2) Rectangular Ducts:
FLOW
D
* SINGLE ELEMENT MUST BE MOUNTED PERPENDICULAR TO THE ACTUATOR VALVE ARM
4 HW
D=
* TWO ELEMENTS MUST BE MOUNTED 45° TO THE ACTUATOR VALVE ARM
π
H=
Duct height
FE-1000 Ordering Information FE-1000-
-
x
-
-
Insulation Thickness (inches) Indicates insulation thickness for an internally insulated duct 0 = No Insulation Configuration R = Rectangular C = Circular O = Oval Duct Height (inches) – Rectangular and Oval 0 = Circular Duct Duct Width or Diameter (inches) – Element Length Element Material A = Aluminum S = Type 316 stainless steel P = Type 1 PVC H = Hastaloy
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W=
Duct width
D
FE-1000 Specification Guide Airflow Measurement Stations 1.
Provide where indicated and/or scheduled airflow traverse elements capable of continuously monitoring the duct air volumes they serve.
2.
Each element shall be designed and built to comply with, and provide results in accordance with, accepted practice for duct system traversing as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, AMCA publication #203, as well as the Industrial Ventilation Handbook. The number of sensing ports on each element, and the quantity of elements utilized at each installation, shall comply with ASHRAE Standard #111 for equal area duct traversing.
3.
Each element shall be of a dual integral chambered design. Each airflow measuring element shall contain multiple total and static pressure sensing ports placed along the leading edge of the cylinder. The static pressure chamber shall incorporate dual offset static taps on opposing sides of the averaging chamber, so as to be insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ±20 degrees in the approaching airstream.
4.
The airflow traverse elements shall be capable of producing steady, non-pulsating signals of true total and static pressure, with an accuracy of 2% of actual flow for operating velocities as low as 100 feet per minute (fpm). Signal amplifying sensors requiring flow correction (K factors) for field calibration are not acceptable.
5.
The airflow traverse elements shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, greater than 0.18 inch at 4,000 fpm. The units shall have a self-generated sound rating of less than NC40 and the sound level within the duct shall not be amplified, nor shall additional sound be generated.
6.
Where primary flow elements are located outside of the manufacturer’s published installation guidelines the manufacturer shall be consulted, and approve of any special configurations, such as air equalizers and/or additional and strategically placed measuring points, as may be required.
Installation Considerations 1.
Primary flow elements shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacture’s published requirements and with ASME guidelines effecting non-standard approach conditions. These elements serve as the primary signals for the airflow systems; it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify correct installation to assure that accurate primary signals are obtained.
2.
An identification label shall be place on each primary flow element showing airflow direction and listing the model number; system served, size and identifying tag number.
Manufacturer 1.
Airflow sensing elements shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model FE-1000 or equal as approved by the Engineer.
2.
Naming of a manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
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Engineering Reference Table
V
PV
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610
0.0020 0.0023 0.0025 0.0027 0.0030 0.0033 0.0036 0.0039 0.0042 0.0045 0.0049 0.0052 0.0056 0.0060 0.0064 0.0068 0.0072 0.0076 0.0081 0.0085 0.0090 0.0095 0.0100 0.0105 0.0110 0.0115 0.0121 0.0126 0.0132 0.0138 0.0144 0.0150 0.0156 0.0162 0.0169 0.0175 0.0182 0.0189 0.0196 0.0203 0.0210 0.0217 0.0224 0.0232
VELOCITY VERSUS VELOCITY PRESSURE V = VELOCITY IN FEET PER MINUTE PV = VELOCITY PRESSURE IN INCHES H2O V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050
0.0240 0.0247 0.0255 0.0263 0.0272 0.0280 0.0288 0.0297 0.0305 0.0314 0.0323 0.0332 0.0341 0.0351 0.0360 0.0370 0.0379 0.0389 0.0399 0.0409 0.0419 0.0429 0.0440 0.0450 0.0461 0.0472 0.0483 0.0494 0.0505 0.0516 0.0528 0.0539 0.0551 0.0563 0.0575 0.0587 0.0599 0.0611 0.0623 0.0636 0.0649 0.0661 0.0674 0.0687
1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490
0.0701 0.0714 0.0727 0.0741 0.0754 0.0768 0.0782 0.0796 0.0810 0.0825 0.0839 0.0853 0.0868 0.0883 0.0898 0.0913 0.0928 0.0943 0.0959 0.0974 0.0990 0.1006 0.1021 0.1037 0.1054 0.1070 0.1086 0.1103 0.1119 0.1136 0.1153 0.1170 0.1187 0.1205 0.1222 0.1239 0.1257 0.1275 0.1293 0.1311 0.1329 0.1347 0.1366 0.1384
1500 1510 1520 1530 1540 1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1660 1670 1680 1690 1700 1710 1720 1730 1740 1750 1760 1770 1780 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930
0.1403 0.1422 0.1440 0.1459 0.1479 0.1498 0.1517 0.1537 0.1556 0.1576 0.1596 0.1616 0.1636 0.1656 0.1677 0.1697 0.1718 0.1739 0.1760 0.1781 0.1802 0.1823 0.1844 0.1866 0.1888 0.1909 0.1931 0.1953 0.1975 0.1998 0.2020 0.2042 0.2065 0.2088 0.2111 0.2134 0.2157 0.2180 0.2203 0.2227 0.2251 0.2274 0.2298 0.2322
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2120 2140 2160 2180 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580 2600 2620 2640 2660 2680 2700 2720 2740
0.2346 0.2371 0.2395 0.2420 0.2444 0.2469 0.2494 0.2544 0.2595 0.2646 0.2697 0.2749 0.2802 0.2855 0.2909 0.2963 0.3017 0.3073 0.3128 0.3184 0.3241 0.3298 0.3356 0.3414 0.3472 0.3531 0.3591 0.3651 0.3712 0.3773 0.3834 0.3897 0.3959 0.4022 0.4086 0.4150 0.4214 0.4280 0.4345 0.4411 0.4478 0.4545 0.4612 0.4681
2760 2780 2800 2820 2840 2860 2880 2900 2920 2940 2960 2980 3000 3020 3040 3060 3080 3100 3120 3140 3160 3180 3200 3220 3240 3260 3280 3300 3320 3340 3360 3380 3400 3420 3440 3460 3480 3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600 3620
0.4749 0.4818 0.4888 0.4958 0.5028 0.5099 0.5171 0.5243 0.5316 0.5389 0.5462 0.5536 0.5611 0.5686 0.5762 0.5838 0.5914 0.5991 0.6069 0.6147 0.6225 0.6304 0.6384 0.6464 0.6545 0.6626 0.6707 0.6789 0.6872 0.6955 0.7038 0.7122 0.7207 0.7292 0.7378 0.7464 0.7550 0.7637 0.7725 0.7813 0.7901 0.7990 0.8080 0.8170
3640 3660 3680 3700 3720 3740 3760 3780 3800 3820 3840 3860 3880 3900 3920 3940 3960 3980 4000 4050 4100 4150 4200 4250 4300 4350 4400 4450 4500 4550 4600 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4950 5000 5050 5100 5150 5200 5250
0.8260 0.8351 0.8443 0.8535 0.8627 0.8720 0.8814 0.8908 0.9002 0.9097 0.9193 0.9289 0.9386 0.9483 0.9580 0.9678 0.9777 0.9876 0.9975 1.0226 1.0480 1.0737 1.0997 1.1261 1.1527 1.1797 1.2070 1.2346 1.2625 1.2907 1.3192 1.3480 1.3772 1.4066 1.4364 1.4665 1.4969 1.5276 1.5586 1.5899 1.6216 1.6535 1.6858 1.7184
V
PV
5300 5350 5400 5450 5500 5550 5600 5650 5700 5750 5800 5850 5900 5950 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 6250 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 6550 6600 6650 6700 6750 6800 6850 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000
1.7512 1.7844 1.8180 1.8518 1.8859 1.9204 1.9551 1.9902 2.0256 2.0613 2.0973 2.1336 2.1702 2.2071 2.2444 2.2819 2.3198 2.3580 2.3965 2.4353 2.4744 2.5139 2.5536 2.5937 2.6340 2.6747 2.7157 2.7570 2.7986 2.8406 2.8828 2.9253 2.9682 3.0549 3.1428 3.2319 3.3223 3.4140 3.5069 3.6010 3.6964 3.7930 3.8909 3.9900
Above PV Values Are Based On Standard Air Density Of 0.075 lbm/ft3 Which Is Air At 68oF, 50% Relative Humidity, And 29.92" Hg. The equation for converting air volume (Q) into velocity (V) and velocity pressure (PV) is:
Q V= A
2
⎛V ⎞ PV = ⎜ ⎟ × ρ ⎝C ⎠
Where: V = Velocity, in fpm Q = Flow, in cfm A = Area, in ft2
C= ρ= PV =
1096.7 Density of air, in lb/ft3 Velocity pressure, in inches H2O Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: FE1000/1008 Copyright © 2005
Technical Data Sheet
FE-1500 DUCT MOUNTED AIRFLOW MEASURMENT STATION
DESCRIPTION The FE-1500 airflow measurement station consists of single or multiple airflow elements, factory mounted and pre-piped in a casing designed for flanged connection to the ductwork. Standard materials consist of a G90 galvanized casing and 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors, suitable for most HVAC applications. The airflow averaging element, utilized in the FE-1500, is a head type device, which generates a differential (velocity) pressure signal similar to the orifice, venturi, and other head producing primary elements. The FE-1500 is constructed so that strategically located sensing ports (based on duct size) continually sample the total and static pressures, when inserted normal to flow. The total pressures sensed by the upstream ports are continually averaged within the element in an isolated chamber. The static sensing ports (located where the influence of the velocity head is zero) are averaged in a second isolation chamber. Multiple elements are manifolded together for connection to a differential measurement device (gauge, transmitter, etc.) for flow measurement and indication purposes.
Features Low signal-to-noise ratio Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports along the length of the element Factory mounted and pre-piped in a flanged duct section (casing) ±2% accuracy throughout the velocity rages of 100 fpm and over Standard construction includes a galvanized casing and 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors Available in optional corrosive or high temperature resistance materials including Type 304L and 316L stainless steel, Hasteloy, Type 1 PVC, and phenolic and polyurethane enamel coatings Standard airflow stations can be operated (in air) continuously in temperatures up to 350oF or intermittently in temperatures up to 400oF All airflow stations can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% Standard airflow stations have good salt air resistance and are suitable for most HVAC applications
FE-1500 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy Within 2% of actual flow when installed in accordance with published recommendations
5. Humidity All Airflow Stations 0 to 100% non condensing
2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 10,000 fpm
6. Corrosion Resistance Galvanized Casings Widely used for most air handling systems; not recommended for corrosive atmospheres Aluminum Elements Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Elements and Casings Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric Hastaloy Elements and Casings Excellent resistance to strong oxidizers such as ferric and cupric chlorides, chlorine, formic and acetic acids, acetic anhydride, and salts. PVC Elements Excellent acid and alkalis resistance Heresite Phenolic Coating Excellent resistance to acids and salt air. Good resistance to alkalis and solvent. Imron Polyurethane Enamel Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, salts, weather, and humidity. Very good resistance to solvents.
3. Material Elements 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hasteloy (optional) Type 1 PVC (optional) Casings 16 ga G90 galvanized steel (standard) Type 304L stainless steel (optional) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hasteloy (optional) Coatings Heresite VRL 500 phenolic coating (optional) Imron 333 polyurethane enamel (optional) Note Other corrosive resistant materials are available. Consult factory for further information. 4. Temperature Galvanized Casings and Aluminum Elements 350oF continuous operation (in air) 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Casings and Elements Type 304L-900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Type 316L-1600°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Hastaloy Casings and Elements Elements 900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) PVC Elements 120oF continuous operation and 170oF intermittent operation (in air) Heresite Phenolic Coating 150oF continuous operation and 3200oF intermittent operation (in air) Imron Polyurethane Enamel 200oF continuous operation and 300oF intermittent operation (in air) Note Corrosive resistant element maximum operating temperatures vary greatly with the concentration of the media in the process stream. Consult factory for further information.
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7. Instrument Connections Aluminum Elements ¼” compression, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing; thermoplastic tubing requires the use of tubing inserts, which are supplied with the fittings Stainless Steel and Hastaloy Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT PVC Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT
FE-1500 Casing Construction Circular Stations Standard circular airflow measuring stations include a 16 gage galvanized casing with attached 90° connecting flanges as listed below: Circular Flange Dimensions Casing Length “L”
Station Size
Flange Thickness
Flange Size
6” – 15”
0.064”
1”
16” – 44”
0.064”
1½”
6” 6”
45” – 72”
0.188”
1½”
10”
73” & Over
0.188”
2”
12”
Rectangular Stations Standard rectangular airflow measuring stations include a 16 gage galvanized casing, 5 inches long, with formed integral 90° connecting flanges as listed below: Rectangular Flange Dimensions Station Size
Flange Size
8” – 72”
1½”
73” & Over
2”
Oval Stations Standard oval airflow measuring stations include a 18 gage galvanized casing, 5 inches long between beads with 1¼ inch connecting sleeve on each end (7½ inch overall length). Actual O.D. dimensions are ¼ inch less than specified duct I.D. dimensions. Oval Flange Dimensions (Optional) Station Width
Flange Thickness
Flange Size
Up to 48”
0.064”
1½”
Over 48”
0.188”
1½”
3
Casing Length “L” 6” 8”
FE-1500 Dimensions Circular Stations "L"
"F"
TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
FLOW
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF
"D"
Rectangular Stations 5.0" "W" "F"
TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
FLOW "H"
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF
4
FE-1500 Dimensions (Continued) Oval Stations 0.25" RADIUS BEADED EDGE (TYP)
TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF FLOW
"H"
"L" "W"
"L" + 212 "
FE-1500 Minimum Installation requirements The elements may be installed in any duct configuration. However, the accuracy of the installation is dependent on the flow conditions in the duct. The minimum installation requirements for the elements based upon a uniform velocity profile approaching the duct disturbance for flow rates less than 2,500 fpm are shown below. Add one duct diameter to the installation requirements shown below for each additional flow rate of 1,000 fpm. These are not ideal locations. It is always best to locate the elements as far as possible from all duct disturbances, with upstream disturbances being the most critical consideration. ELBOWS
FLOW
TRANSITIONS
FLOW FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D
2D
15° MAX
OPPOSED BLADE DAMPERS
CENTRIFUGAL FANS
FLOW
FLOW
FLOW
Duct diameter
D/6 2D
D/2
D=
FLOW
D/2
2D
3.5D
Notes: Round Ducts:
D/6
DUCT TAKE-OFFS
FLOW
5D
FLOW
4D
D/4
AXIAL FANS
EXHAUST TO ATMOSPHERE
FLOW
FLOW
2D
3D
30 DEGREE MAXIMUM TRANSITION ANGLE
D/6
FLOW
FLOW
D/4
FLOW
Rectangular Ducts: D=
4 HW
H=
π
5
Duct height
W=
Duct width
D
FE-1500 Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
10000
1000
100 0.001
0.01
0.1
1
Pre s s ure Drop (inche s w ate r colum n)
FE-1500 Ordering Information FE-1500-
-
-
-
x
-
Insulation Thickness (inches) Indicates insulation thickness for an internally insulated duct (if applicable) 0 = No Insulation Configuration R = Rectangular C = Circular O = Oval
Duct Height (inches) – Rectangular and Oval 0 = Circular Duct Duct Width or Diameter (inches) – Element Length Protective Coatings 0 = No Coating 1 = Heresite VRL 500 phenolic coating 2 = Imron 333 polyurethane enamel Element Material A = 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) S = Type 316L stainless steel (optional) P = Type 1 PVC (optional) H = Hastaloy (optional) Casing Material 1 = 16 ga G90 galvanized steel (standard) 2 = Type 304L stainless steel (optional) 3 = Type 316L stainless steel (optional) 4 = Hastaloy (optional)
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FE-1500 Specification Guide Airflow Measurement Stations 1.
Provide where indicated and/or scheduled airflow traverse elements capable of continuously monitoring the fan or duct air volumes they serve.
2.
Each element shall be designed and built to comply with, and provide results in accordance with, accepted practice for duct system traversing as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, AMCA publication #203, as well as the Industrial Ventilation Handbook. The number of sensing ports on each element, and the quantity of elements utilized at each installation, shall comply with ASHRAE Standard #111 for equal area duct traversing.
3.
Each airflow measuring element shall contain multiple total and static pressure sensing ports placed along the leading edge of the cylinder. The static pressure chamber shall incorporate dual offset static taps on opposing sides of the averaging chamber, so as to be insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ± 20 degrees in the approaching airstream.
4.
The airflow traverse elements shall be capable of producing steady, non-pulsating signals of true total and static pressure, with an accuracy of 2% of actual flow for operating velocities as low as 100 feet per minute (fpm). Signal amplifying sensors requiring flow correction (K factors) for field calibration are not acceptable.
5.
The airflow traverse elements shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, greater than 0.18 inch at 4,000 fpm. The units shall have a self-generated sound rating of less than NC40 and the sound level within the duct shall not be amplified, nor shall additional sound be generated.
6.
The probes shall be manifolded together in a 16 gauge galvanized steel duct section with 90 degree undrilled flanges, fabricated to the duct size, and shall contain multiple airflow traverse elements interconnected as herein before described.
7.
Where primary flow elements are located outside of the manufacturer’s published installation guidelines the manufacturer shall be consulted, and approve of any special configurations, such as air equalizers and/or additional and strategically placed measuring points, as may be required.
8.
Where the stations are installed in insulated ducts, the airflow passage of the station shall be the same size as the inside airflow dimension of the duct. Station flanges shall be sized to facilitate matching connecting ductwork.
Installation Considerations 1.
Primary flow elements shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacture’s published requirements and with ASME guidelines effecting non-standard approach conditions. These elements serve as the primary signals for the airflow systems; it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify correct installation to assure that accurate primary signals are obtained.
2.
An identification label shall be placed on each unit casing listing model number, size, area, and specified airflow capacity.
Manufacturer 1.
Airflow measurement stations shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model FE-1500 or equal as approved by the Engineer.
2.
Naming of a manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
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Engineering Reference Table
V
PV
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610
0.0020 0.0023 0.0025 0.0027 0.0030 0.0033 0.0036 0.0039 0.0042 0.0045 0.0049 0.0052 0.0056 0.0060 0.0064 0.0068 0.0072 0.0076 0.0081 0.0085 0.0090 0.0095 0.0100 0.0105 0.0110 0.0115 0.0121 0.0126 0.0132 0.0138 0.0144 0.0150 0.0156 0.0162 0.0169 0.0175 0.0182 0.0189 0.0196 0.0203 0.0210 0.0217 0.0224 0.0232
VELOCITY VERSUS VELOCITY PRESSURE V = VELOCITY IN FEET PER MINUTE PV = VELOCITY PRESSURE IN INCHES H2O V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050
0.0240 0.0247 0.0255 0.0263 0.0272 0.0280 0.0288 0.0297 0.0305 0.0314 0.0323 0.0332 0.0341 0.0351 0.0360 0.0370 0.0379 0.0389 0.0399 0.0409 0.0419 0.0429 0.0440 0.0450 0.0461 0.0472 0.0483 0.0494 0.0505 0.0516 0.0528 0.0539 0.0551 0.0563 0.0575 0.0587 0.0599 0.0611 0.0623 0.0636 0.0649 0.0661 0.0674 0.0687
1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490
0.0701 0.0714 0.0727 0.0741 0.0754 0.0768 0.0782 0.0796 0.0810 0.0825 0.0839 0.0853 0.0868 0.0883 0.0898 0.0913 0.0928 0.0943 0.0959 0.0974 0.0990 0.1006 0.1021 0.1037 0.1054 0.1070 0.1086 0.1103 0.1119 0.1136 0.1153 0.1170 0.1187 0.1205 0.1222 0.1239 0.1257 0.1275 0.1293 0.1311 0.1329 0.1347 0.1366 0.1384
1500 1510 1520 1530 1540 1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1660 1670 1680 1690 1700 1710 1720 1730 1740 1750 1760 1770 1780 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930
0.1403 0.1422 0.1440 0.1459 0.1479 0.1498 0.1517 0.1537 0.1556 0.1576 0.1596 0.1616 0.1636 0.1656 0.1677 0.1697 0.1718 0.1739 0.1760 0.1781 0.1802 0.1823 0.1844 0.1866 0.1888 0.1909 0.1931 0.1953 0.1975 0.1998 0.2020 0.2042 0.2065 0.2088 0.2111 0.2134 0.2157 0.2180 0.2203 0.2227 0.2251 0.2274 0.2298 0.2322
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2120 2140 2160 2180 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580 2600 2620 2640 2660 2680 2700 2720 2740
0.2346 0.2371 0.2395 0.2420 0.2444 0.2469 0.2494 0.2544 0.2595 0.2646 0.2697 0.2749 0.2802 0.2855 0.2909 0.2963 0.3017 0.3073 0.3128 0.3184 0.3241 0.3298 0.3356 0.3414 0.3472 0.3531 0.3591 0.3651 0.3712 0.3773 0.3834 0.3897 0.3959 0.4022 0.4086 0.4150 0.4214 0.4280 0.4345 0.4411 0.4478 0.4545 0.4612 0.4681
2760 2780 2800 2820 2840 2860 2880 2900 2920 2940 2960 2980 3000 3020 3040 3060 3080 3100 3120 3140 3160 3180 3200 3220 3240 3260 3280 3300 3320 3340 3360 3380 3400 3420 3440 3460 3480 3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600 3620
0.4749 0.4818 0.4888 0.4958 0.5028 0.5099 0.5171 0.5243 0.5316 0.5389 0.5462 0.5536 0.5611 0.5686 0.5762 0.5838 0.5914 0.5991 0.6069 0.6147 0.6225 0.6304 0.6384 0.6464 0.6545 0.6626 0.6707 0.6789 0.6872 0.6955 0.7038 0.7122 0.7207 0.7292 0.7378 0.7464 0.7550 0.7637 0.7725 0.7813 0.7901 0.7990 0.8080 0.8170
3640 3660 3680 3700 3720 3740 3760 3780 3800 3820 3840 3860 3880 3900 3920 3940 3960 3980 4000 4050 4100 4150 4200 4250 4300 4350 4400 4450 4500 4550 4600 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4950 5000 5050 5100 5150 5200 5250
0.8260 0.8351 0.8443 0.8535 0.8627 0.8720 0.8814 0.8908 0.9002 0.9097 0.9193 0.9289 0.9386 0.9483 0.9580 0.9678 0.9777 0.9876 0.9975 1.0226 1.0480 1.0737 1.0997 1.1261 1.1527 1.1797 1.2070 1.2346 1.2625 1.2907 1.3192 1.3480 1.3772 1.4066 1.4364 1.4665 1.4969 1.5276 1.5586 1.5899 1.6216 1.6535 1.6858 1.7184
V
PV
5300 5350 5400 5450 5500 5550 5600 5650 5700 5750 5800 5850 5900 5950 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 6250 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 6550 6600 6650 6700 6750 6800 6850 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000
1.7512 1.7844 1.8180 1.8518 1.8859 1.9204 1.9551 1.9902 2.0256 2.0613 2.0973 2.1336 2.1702 2.2071 2.2444 2.2819 2.3198 2.3580 2.3965 2.4353 2.4744 2.5139 2.5536 2.5937 2.6340 2.6747 2.7157 2.7570 2.7986 2.8406 2.8828 2.9253 2.9682 3.0549 3.1428 3.2319 3.3223 3.4140 3.5069 3.6010 3.6964 3.7930 3.8909 3.9900
Above PV Values Are Based On Standard Air Density Of 0.075 lbm/ft3 Which Is Air At 68oF, 50% Relative Humidity, And 29.92" Hg. The equation for converting air volume (Q) into velocity (V) and velocity pressure (PV) is:
Q V= A
2
⎛V ⎞ PV = ⎜ ⎟ × ρ ⎝C ⎠
Where: V = Velocity, in fpm Q = Flow, in cfm A = Area, in ft2
C= ρ= PV =
1096.7 Density of air, in lb/ft3 Velocity pressure, in inches H2O Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: FE1500/1207 Copyright © 2005
Technical Data Sheet
FE-1500-FX DUCT MOUNTED AIRFLOW MEASURMENT STATION
DESCRIPTION The FE-1500-FX airflow measurement station consists of single or multiple airflow elements, factory mounted and pre-piped in a casing designed for flanged connection to the ductwork. The station also incorporates an airflow straightening section using honeycomb having a ½ inch opening by 3 inch depth. Standard materials consist of a G90 galvanized casing, 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors, and 3003 aluminum airflow straightner. The FE-1500-FX airflow measurement station has been developed for use in duct systems having a highly turbulent condition at the point of measurement. The airflow averaging element, utilized in the FE-1500-FX, is a head type device, which generates a differential (velocity) pressure signal similar to the orifice, venturi, and other head producing primary elements. The FE-1500-FX is constructed so that strategically located sensing ports (based on duct size) continually sample the total and static pressures, when inserted normal to flow. The total pressures sensed by the upstream ports are continually averaged within the element in an isolated chamber. The static sensing ports (located where the influence of the velocity head is zero) are averaged in a second isolation chamber. Multiple elements are manifolded together for connection to a differential measurement device (gauge, transmitter, etc.) for flow measurement and indication purposes.
Features Low signal-to-noise ratio Multiple total and static pressure sensing ports along the length of the element Factory mounted and pre-piped in a flanged duct section (casing) Honeycomb airflow straightening section ±2% accuracy throughout the velocity rages of 100 fpm and over Standard construction includes a galvanized casing, 6063-T5 anodized aluminum flow sensors, and 3003 aluminum airflow straightner Available in optional corrosive or high temperature resistance materials including Type 304L and 316L stainless steel, Hastaloy, Type 1 PVC, and phenolic and polyurethane enamel coatings Standard airflow stations can be operated (in air) continuously in temperatures up to 350oF or intermittently in temperatures up to 400oF All airflow stations can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% Standard airflow stations have good salt air resistance and are suitable for most HVAC applications
FE-1500-FX Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy Within 2% of actual flow when installed in accordance with published recommendations
5. Humidity All Airflow Stations 0 to 100% non condensing
2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 10,000 fpm
6. Corrosion Resistance Galvanized Casings Widely used for most air handling systems; not recommended for corrosive atmospheres Aluminum Elements and Air Straightner Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Elements, Casings and Air Straightner Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric Hastaloy Elements and Casings Excellent resistance to strong oxidizers such as ferric and cupric chlorides, chlorine, formic and acetic acids, acetic anhydride, and salts. PVC Elements Excellent acid and alkalis resistance Heresite Phenolic Coating Excellent resistance to acids and salt air. Good resistance to alkalis and solvent. Imron Polyurethane Enamel Excellent resistance to acids, alkalis, salts, weather, and humidity. Very good resistance to solvents.
3. Material Elements 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hastaloy (optional) Type 1 PVC (optional) Casings 16 ga G90 galvanized steel (standard) Type 304L stainless steel (optional) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hastaloy (optional) Coatings Heresite VRL 500 phenolic coating (optional) Imron 333 polyurethane enamel (optional) Air Straightner 3003 aluminum (standard) Type 304L stainless steel, bonded (optional) Type 316L stainless steel, welded (optional) Note Other corrosive resistant materials are available. Consult factory for further information. 4. Temperature Galvanized Casing , Aluminum Elements, and Aluminum Air Straightner 350oF continuous operation and 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Elements and Casing Type 304L-900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Type 316L-1600°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Air Straightner Type 304L-350oF continuous operation and 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Type 316L-800°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Hastaloy Casings and Elements Elements 900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) PVC Elements 120oF continuous operation and 170oF intermittent operation (in air) Heresite Phenolic Coating 150oF continuous operation and 3200oF intermittent operation (in air) Imron Polyurethane Enamel 200oF continuous operation and 300oF intermittent operation (in air) Note Corrosive resistant element maximum operating temperatures vary greatly with the concentration of the media in the process stream. Consult factory for further information.
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7. Instrument Connections Aluminum Elements ¼” compression, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing; thermoplastic tubing requires the use of tubing inserts, which are supplied with the fittings Stainless Steel and Hastaloy Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT PVC Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT
FE-1500-FX Casing Construction Circular Stations Standard circular airflow measuring stations include a 16 gage galvanized casing with attached 90° connecting flanges as listed below: Circular Flange Dimensions Casing Length “L”
Station Size
Flange Thickness
Flange Size
6” – 15”
0.064”
1”
16” – 44”
0.064”
1½”
8” 8”
45” – 72”
0.188”
1½”
10”
73” & Over
0.188”
2”
12”
Rectangular Stations Standard rectangular airflow measuring stations include a 16 gage galvanized casing, 8 inches long, with formed integral 90° connecting flanges as listed below: Rectangular Flange Dimensions Station Size
Flange Size
8” – 72”
1½”
73” & Over
2”
Oval Stations Standard oval airflow measuring stations include a 18 gage galvanized casing, 8 inches long between beads with 1 inch connecting sleeve on each end (10 inch overall length). Actual O.D. dimensions are ¼ inch less than specified duct I.D. dimensions. Oval Flange Dimensions (Optional) Station Width
Flange Thickness
Flange Size
Up to 48”
0.064”
1½”
Over 48”
0.188”
1½”
3
Casing Length “L” 8” 10”
FE-1500-FX Dimensions Circular Stations L"
"F"
TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
FLOW
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF
"D"
3.250" AIR STRAIGHTNER
Rectangular Stations 8.000"
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF
"F"
FLOW
"H" TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
3.250" AIR STRAIGHTNER
4
"W"
FE-1500-FX Dimensions (Continued) Oval Stations 0.250" RADIUS BEADED EDGE (TYP)
TOTAL PRESSURE (T.P.) TAKEOFF
STATIC PRESSURE (S.P.) TAKEOFF FLOW
"H"
"L" "L" + 212"
"W" AIR STRAIGHTNER
FE-1500-FX Minimum Installation requirements The elements may be installed in any duct configuration. However, the accuracy of the installation is dependent on the flow conditions in the duct. The minimum installation requirements for the elements based upon a uniform velocity profile approaching the duct disturbance for flow rates less than 2,500 fpm are shown below. Add one duct diameter to the installation requirements shown below for each additional flow rate of 1,000 fpm. These are not ideal locations. It is always best to locate the elements as far as possible from all duct disturbances, with upstream disturbances being the most critical consideration. ELBOWS
FLOW
TRANSITIONS
FLOW FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D
D
15° MAX
OPPOSED BLADE DAMPERS
CENTRIFUGAL FANS
FLOW
D/6
DUCT TAKE-OFFS
FLOW
FLOW
2D
FLOW
4D
D/4
AXIAL FANS
EXHAUST TO ATMOSPHERE
FLOW
FLOW
2D
3D
30 DEGREE MAXIMUM TRANSITION ANGLE
D/6
FLOW
FLOW
D/4
FLOW
FLOW
D/2
2D
2.5D
FLOW
D
D/6 D/2
D/2
Notes: Round Ducts: D=
Duct diameter
Rectangular Ducts: D=
4 HW
H=
π
5
Height
W=
Width
FE-1500-FX Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
10000
1000
100 0.001
0.01
0.1
1
Pre s s ure Drop (inche s w ate r colum n)
FE-1500-FX Ordering Information FE-1500-
-
-
-
x
-
-
-FXAir Straightner 1 = 3003 aluminum (standard) 2 = Type 304L stainless steel 3 = Type 316L stainless steel Insulation Thickness (inches) Indicates insulation thickness for an internally insulated duct (if applicable) 0 = No Insulation
Configuration R = Rectangular C = Circular O = Oval Duct Height (inches) – Rectangular and Oval 0 = Circular Duct Width or Diameter (inches) – Element Length Protective Coatings 0 = No Coating 1 = Heresite VRL 500 phenolic coating 2 = Imron 333 polyurethane enamel Element Material A = 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) S = Type 316L stainless steel P = Type 1 PVC H = Hastaloy Casing Material 1 = 16 ga G90 galvanized steel (standard) 2 = Type 304L stainless steel 3 = Type 316L stainless steel
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FE-1500-FX Specification Guide Airflow Measurement Stations 1.
Provide where indicated and/or scheduled airflow traverse elements capable of continuously monitoring the fan or duct air volumes they serve.
2.
Each element shall be designed and built to comply with, and provide results in accordance with, accepted practice for duct system traversing as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, AMCA publication #203, as well as the Industrial Ventilation Handbook. The number of sensing ports on each element, and the quantity of elements utilized at each installation, shall comply with ASHRAE Standard #111 for equal area duct traversing.
3.
Each element shall be of a dual integral chambered design. Each airflow measuring element shall contain multiple total and static pressure sensing ports placed along the leading edge of the cylinder. The static pressure chamber shall incorporate dual offset static taps on opposing sides of the averaging chamber, so as to be insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ± 20 degrees in the approaching air stream.
4.
The airflow traverse elements shall be capable of producing steady, non-pulsating signals of true total and static pressure, with an accuracy of 2% of actual flow for operating velocities as low as 180 feet per minute (fpm). Signal amplifying sensors requiring flow correction (K factors) or field calibration are not acceptable.
5.
The airflow traverse elements shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, greater than 0.18 inch at 4,000 fpm. The units shall have a self-generated sound rating of less than NC40 and the sound level within the duct shall not be amplified, nor shall additional sound be generated.
6.
The probes shall be mounted in an eight inch deep, 16 gauge galvanized steel casing with 90 degree undrilled flanges, fabricated to the duct size, and shall contain multiple airflow traverse elements interconnected as herein before described.
7.
Where primary flow elements are located outside of the manufacturer’s published installation guidelines the manufacturer shall be consulted, and approve of any special configurations, such as air equalizers and/or additional and strategically placed measuring points, as may be required.
8.
Where the stations are installed in insulated ducts, the airflow passage of the station shall be the same size as the inside airflow dimension of the duct. Station flanges shall be sized to facilitate matching connecting ductwork.
Installation Considerations 1.
Primary flow elements shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacture’s published requirements and with ASME guidelines effecting non-standard approach conditions. These elements serve as the primary signals for the airflow systems; it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify correct installation to assure that accurate primary signals are obtained.
2.
An identification label shall be placed on each unit casing listing model number, size, area, and specified airflow capacity.
Manufacturer 1.
Airflow measurement stations shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model FE-1500-FX or equal as approved by the Engineer.
2.
Naming of a manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
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Engineering Reference Table
V
PV
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610
0.0020 0.0023 0.0025 0.0027 0.0030 0.0033 0.0036 0.0039 0.0042 0.0045 0.0049 0.0052 0.0056 0.0060 0.0064 0.0068 0.0072 0.0076 0.0081 0.0085 0.0090 0.0095 0.0100 0.0105 0.0110 0.0115 0.0121 0.0126 0.0132 0.0138 0.0144 0.0150 0.0156 0.0162 0.0169 0.0175 0.0182 0.0189 0.0196 0.0203 0.0210 0.0217 0.0224 0.0232
VELOCITY VERSUS VELOCITY PRESSURE V = VELOCITY IN FEET PER MINUTE PV = VELOCITY PRESSURE IN INCHES H2O V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050
0.0240 0.0247 0.0255 0.0263 0.0272 0.0280 0.0288 0.0297 0.0305 0.0314 0.0323 0.0332 0.0341 0.0351 0.0360 0.0370 0.0379 0.0389 0.0399 0.0409 0.0419 0.0429 0.0440 0.0450 0.0461 0.0472 0.0483 0.0494 0.0505 0.0516 0.0528 0.0539 0.0551 0.0563 0.0575 0.0587 0.0599 0.0611 0.0623 0.0636 0.0649 0.0661 0.0674 0.0687
1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490
0.0701 0.0714 0.0727 0.0741 0.0754 0.0768 0.0782 0.0796 0.0810 0.0825 0.0839 0.0853 0.0868 0.0883 0.0898 0.0913 0.0928 0.0943 0.0959 0.0974 0.0990 0.1006 0.1021 0.1037 0.1054 0.1070 0.1086 0.1103 0.1119 0.1136 0.1153 0.1170 0.1187 0.1205 0.1222 0.1239 0.1257 0.1275 0.1293 0.1311 0.1329 0.1347 0.1366 0.1384
1500 1510 1520 1530 1540 1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1660 1670 1680 1690 1700 1710 1720 1730 1740 1750 1760 1770 1780 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930
0.1403 0.1422 0.1440 0.1459 0.1479 0.1498 0.1517 0.1537 0.1556 0.1576 0.1596 0.1616 0.1636 0.1656 0.1677 0.1697 0.1718 0.1739 0.1760 0.1781 0.1802 0.1823 0.1844 0.1866 0.1888 0.1909 0.1931 0.1953 0.1975 0.1998 0.2020 0.2042 0.2065 0.2088 0.2111 0.2134 0.2157 0.2180 0.2203 0.2227 0.2251 0.2274 0.2298 0.2322
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2120 2140 2160 2180 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580 2600 2620 2640 2660 2680 2700 2720 2740
0.2346 0.2371 0.2395 0.2420 0.2444 0.2469 0.2494 0.2544 0.2595 0.2646 0.2697 0.2749 0.2802 0.2855 0.2909 0.2963 0.3017 0.3073 0.3128 0.3184 0.3241 0.3298 0.3356 0.3414 0.3472 0.3531 0.3591 0.3651 0.3712 0.3773 0.3834 0.3897 0.3959 0.4022 0.4086 0.4150 0.4214 0.4280 0.4345 0.4411 0.4478 0.4545 0.4612 0.4681
2760 2780 2800 2820 2840 2860 2880 2900 2920 2940 2960 2980 3000 3020 3040 3060 3080 3100 3120 3140 3160 3180 3200 3220 3240 3260 3280 3300 3320 3340 3360 3380 3400 3420 3440 3460 3480 3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600 3620
0.4749 0.4818 0.4888 0.4958 0.5028 0.5099 0.5171 0.5243 0.5316 0.5389 0.5462 0.5536 0.5611 0.5686 0.5762 0.5838 0.5914 0.5991 0.6069 0.6147 0.6225 0.6304 0.6384 0.6464 0.6545 0.6626 0.6707 0.6789 0.6872 0.6955 0.7038 0.7122 0.7207 0.7292 0.7378 0.7464 0.7550 0.7637 0.7725 0.7813 0.7901 0.7990 0.8080 0.8170
3640 3660 3680 3700 3720 3740 3760 3780 3800 3820 3840 3860 3880 3900 3920 3940 3960 3980 4000 4050 4100 4150 4200 4250 4300 4350 4400 4450 4500 4550 4600 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4950 5000 5050 5100 5150 5200 5250
0.8260 0.8351 0.8443 0.8535 0.8627 0.8720 0.8814 0.8908 0.9002 0.9097 0.9193 0.9289 0.9386 0.9483 0.9580 0.9678 0.9777 0.9876 0.9975 1.0226 1.0480 1.0737 1.0997 1.1261 1.1527 1.1797 1.2070 1.2346 1.2625 1.2907 1.3192 1.3480 1.3772 1.4066 1.4364 1.4665 1.4969 1.5276 1.5586 1.5899 1.6216 1.6535 1.6858 1.7184
V
PV
5300 5350 5400 5450 5500 5550 5600 5650 5700 5750 5800 5850 5900 5950 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 6250 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 6550 6600 6650 6700 6750 6800 6850 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000
1.7512 1.7844 1.8180 1.8518 1.8859 1.9204 1.9551 1.9902 2.0256 2.0613 2.0973 2.1336 2.1702 2.2071 2.2444 2.2819 2.3198 2.3580 2.3965 2.4353 2.4744 2.5139 2.5536 2.5937 2.6340 2.6747 2.7157 2.7570 2.7986 2.8406 2.8828 2.9253 2.9682 3.0549 3.1428 3.2319 3.3223 3.4140 3.5069 3.6010 3.6964 3.7930 3.8909 3.9900
Above PV Values Are Based On Standard Air Density Of 0.075 lbm/ft3 Which Is Air At 68oF, 50% Relative Humidity, And 29.92" Hg. The equation for converting air volume (Q) into velocity (V) and velocity pressure (PV) is:
Q V= A
2
⎛V ⎞ PV = ⎜ ⎟ × ρ ⎝C ⎠
Where: V = Velocity, in fpm Q = Flow, in cfm A = Area, in ft2
C= ρ= PV =
1096.7 Density of air, in lb/ft3 Velocity pressure, in inches H2O Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: FE1500FX/1207 Copyright © 2005
3.0 Pressure Sensing Elements
TABLE OF CONTENTS Room/Space Pressure Sensors à PE-4000, 6000, & 7000 Room/Space Pressure Sensors - PE-4000 Space Pressure Sensor - PE-6000 Surface Mounted Room/Space Static Pressure Sensor - PE-7000 Flush Mounted Room/Space Static Pressure Sensor Outdoor Pressure Sensors à PE-8000 Outdoor Pressure Sensing Elements Duct Pressure Elements à PE-5000 Duct Pressure Sensing Elements
Paragon Controls Incorporated
www.paragoncontrols.com
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Technical Data Sheet
PE-4000, -6000, & -7000 ROOM/SPACE PRESSURE SENSING ELEMENTS
DESCRIPTION The PE-4000, -6000, & -7000 are designed to accurately sense room/space static pressure levels and eliminate signal error caused by ambient air turbulence created by occupant motion, operating
Features
equipment, or air distribution devises. The output of these sensors
Low signal-to-noise ratio
is an exceptionally accurate and stable static pressure signal for
Multiple static pressure sensing ports
Averaging internal manifold
± 1% accuracy of actual pressure
The PE-4000 is constructed of Type 304 stainless steel
The PE-6000 and -7000 are constructed of 6061 aluminum suitable for most applications
PE-6000 and -7000 units are optionally available in Type 304 stainless steel
laboratory; clean, containment, or isolation room differential pressure indication and/or control. The design of the sensing ports and averaging chamber produces instantaneous pressure signals in areas with low terminal velocities (below 150 feet per minute [fpm]), and therefore cannot be located adjacent to diffusers, grills, or room entrances. The PE-4000 is designed to fit in a standard electrical utility box; the PE-6000 and PE-7000 are designed for surface and flush mounting, respectively, on the ceiling or a wall within the area being monitored.
PE-4000, -6000, & -7000 Technical Specifications 5. Corrosion Resistance Aluminum Sensors Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Sensors Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric 6. Connection Fittings PE-4000 ¼” barb connection PE-6000 & -7000 ½“ NPT
1. Accuracy ± 1% of actual pressure 2. Material PE-4000 Type 304 stainless steel PE-6000 & -7000 6061 aluminum Type 304 stainless steel (optional) 3. Ambient Room Temperature 120oF continuous operation 170oF intermittent operation 4. Humidity 0 to 100% non condensing
PE-4000, -6000, & -7000 Ordering Information -
Connection Fittings: N1 = ½“ NPT fittings (PE-6000 & -7000 only) Material: A = Aluminum (PE-6000 & -7000 only) SS = Stainless Steel
Model: PE-4000 = Room/Space Pressure Sensor PE-6000 = Surface Mounted Room/Space Pressure Sensor PE-7000 = Flush Mounted Room/Space Pressure Sensor
2
PE-4000 Dimensions 2 3 4"
1"
BARB CONNECTION
3 9 32"
4 12"
TYP
STATIC PRESSURE SENSING CHAMBER 39
BLACK POLYURETHANE TUBING AND UNION FITTING SUPPLIED WITH PRESSURE SENSOR
64"
FITS STANDARD SINGLE GANG ELECTRICAL UTILITY BOXES
1 3 8" TYP
PE-6000 Dimensions 1 116" HEX
2 23 32"
FEMALE 12 - 14 NPT
2 12" PRESSURE SENSING HOLES
4" 3 14"
3
PE-7000 Dimensions 1 116" HEX 2 23 32"
FEMALE 1/2 - 14 NPT
3 7 8" 3
0.100" PLATE
1
8"
8" PRESSURE SENSING HOLES
3 MOUNTING HOLES ON 6.000" BC (USE # 6 FLAT HD. SCREW)
PE-4000, -6000, & -7000 Specification Guide Room/Space Pressure Sensing Elements 1. Provide space static pressure sensors suitable for surface mounting. Each sensor is to be complete with multiple sensing ports, pressure impulse suppression, and field connection fitting. The sensing unit shall be constructed of [Type 304 stainless steel] [6061 aluminum]. 2. These elements shall be capable of sensing the static pressure in the proximity of the sensor to within ±1% of the actual pressure value. Manufacturer 1. Space static pressure sensors shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model [PE-4000] [PE-6000] [PE-7000] or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2.
Naming of any manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification. Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE4000/6000/7000/1207 Copyright © 2004
Technical Data Sheet
PE-4000 SPACE PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION Model PE-4000 Space Pressure Sensors are designed to accurately sense space static pressure levels. The design of the sensing ports
Features
Low signal-to-noise ratio
and averaging chamber produces instantaneous pressure signals in
Multiple static pressure sensing ports
areas with low terminal velocities (below 150 feet per minute
Averaging internal manifold
± 1% accuracy of actual pressure
Constructed of Type 304 stainless steel
Furnished complete with mounting hardware and signal connection fitting
[fpm]), and therefore cannot be located adjacent to diffusers, grills, or room entrances. The PE-4000 is designed to fit in a standard electrical utility box.
PE-4000 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy ± 1% of actual pressure
4. Corrosion Resistance Suitable for most environments
2. Temperature 120oF continuous operation 170oF intermittent operation
5. Material Type 304 stainless steel 6. Connection Fittings ¼” barb connection
3. Humidity 0 to 100% non condensing
PE-4000 Dimensions 2 3 4"
1"
BARB CONNECTION
3 9 32"
4 12"
TYP
STATIC PRESSURE SENSING CHAMBER 39
BLACK POLYURETHANE TUBING AND UNION FITTING SUPPLIED WITH PRESSURE SENSOR
64"
FITS STANDARD SINGLE GANG ELECTRICAL UTILITY BOXES
1 3 8" TYP
PE-4000 Specification Guide Space (Room) Pressure Sensing Elements 1. Provide space static pressure sensors suitable for surface mounting. Each sensor is to be complete with multiple sensing ports, pressure impulse suppression, and field connection fitting. The sensing unit shall be constructed of Type 304 stainless steel with a brushed finish on exposed surfaces. 2.
These elements shall be capable of sensing the static pressure in the proximity of the sensor to within ±1% of the actual pressure value.
Manufacturer 1. Space static pressure sensors shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model PE-4000 or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2.
Naming of any manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification. Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE4000/1207 Copyright © 2004
Technical Data Sheet
PE-6000 SURFACE MOUNTED ROOM/SPACE STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION Model PE-6000 Surface Mounted Room/Space Static Pressure Sensors are designed to eliminate signal error caused by ambient
Features
air turbulence created by occupant motion, operating equipment,
Low signal-to-noise ratio
or air distribution devises. The output of these sensors is an
Multiple static pressure sensing ports
exceptionally accurate and stable static pressure signal for
Averaging internal manifold
± 1% accuracy of actual pressure
Constructed of 6061 aluminum suitable for most applications
Units are optionally available in Type 304 stainless steel
laboratory; clean, containment, or isolation room differential pressure indication and/or control. The design of the sensing ports and averaging chamber produces instantaneous pressure signals in areas with low terminal velocities (below 150 feet per minute [fpm]). The PE-6000 is designed for mounting on the ceiling or a wall, within the area being monitored. The PE-6000 should not be mounted adjacent to diffusers, grills, or room entrances.
PE-6000 Technical Specifications 3. Connection Fittings ½“ NPT
1. Accuracy ± 1% of actual pressure 2. Material 6061 aluminum Type 304 stainless steel (optional)
Dimensions 1 116" HEX
2 23 32"
FEMALE 12 - 14 NPT
2 12" PRESSURE SENSING HOLES
4" 3 1 4"
PE-6000 Ordering Information PE-6000 A = Aluminum SS = Stainless Steel
PE-6000 Specification Guide Space (Room) Pressure Sensing Elements 1. Provide space static pressure sensors suitable for surface mounting. Each sensor is to be complete with multiple sensing ports, pressure impulse suppression, and field connection fitting. The sensing unit shall be constructed of [6061 aluminum] [Type 304 stainless steel]. 2.
These elements shall be capable of sensing the static pressure in the proximity of the sensor to within ±1% of the actual pressure value.
Manufacturer 1. Space static pressure sensors shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model PE-6000 or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2.
Naming of any manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification. Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE6000/1207 Copyright © 2005
Technical Data Sheet
PE-7000 FLUSH MOUNTED ROOM/SPACE STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR
DESCRIPTION Model PE-7000 Flush Mounted Room/Space Static Pressure Sensors are designed to eliminate signal error caused by ambient air turbulence created by occupant motion, operating equipment, or air distribution devises. The output of these
Features
Low signal-to-noise ratio
Multiple static pressure sensing ports
Averaging internal manifold
sensors is an exceptionally accurate and stable static pressure
± 1% accuracy of actual pressure
signal for laboratory; clean, containment, or isolation room
Constructed of 6061 aluminum suitable for most applications
Units are optionally available in Type 304 stainless steel
differential pressure indication and/or control. The design of the sensing ports and averaging chamber produces instantaneous pressure signals in areas with high nonimpacting velocities (above 150 fpm). The PE-7000 is designed for flush mounting on the ceiling or a wall, within the area being monitored. The PE-7000 should not be mounted where air flow can directly impact the sensor.
PE-7000 Technical Specifications 2. Material 6061 aluminum Type 304 stainless steel (optional)
1. Accuracy ± 1% of actual pressure
3. Connection Fittings ½“ NPT
Dimensions 1 116" HEX 2
23
32"
FEMALE 1/2 - 14 NPT
3 7 8" 3
0.100" PLATE
1
8"
8" PRESSURE SENSING HOLES
3 MOUNTING HOLES ON 6.000" BC (USE # 6 FLAT HD. SCREW)
PE-7000 Ordering Information PE-7000 A = Aluminum SS = Stainless Steel
PE-7000 Specification Guide Space (Room) Pressure Sensing Elements 1. Provide space static pressure sensors suitable for surface mounting. Each sensor is to be complete with multiple sensing ports, pressure impulse suppression, and field connection fitting. The sensing unit shall be constructed of [6061 aluminum] [Type 304 stainless steel]. 2. These elements shall be capable of sensing the static pressure in the proximity of the sensor to within ±1% of the actual pressure value. Manufacturer 1. Space static pressure sensors shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model PE-7000 or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2. Naming of any manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification. Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE7000/1207 Copyright © 2005
Technical Data Sheet
PE-8000 OUTDOOR PRESSURE SENSING ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION Model PE-8000 Pressure Sensing Elements are designed to provide a true outdoor (atmospheric) pressure signal that is not
Features
Provides a true outdoor (atmospheric) pressure signal
Impact plate that keeps flow from directly hitting the sensing holes and creating errors
Not effected by wind induced pressure envelopes
Low signal-to-noise ratio
affected by wind induced pressure envelopes. The impact plate keeps flow from directly hitting the sensing holes and creating errors. Their output may be used as a reference for interior building space pressure control. However, the use and location of
Multiple static pressure sensing ports
atmospheric pressure sensors has been the subject of many studies,
Averaging internal manifold
and all conclude (as does PCI) that their use should be minimized
± 2% accuracy of atmospheric pressure
Constructed of 6061 aluminum suitable for most applications
Units are optionally available in Type 304 stainless steel
or avoided because of problems associated with varying wind directions and wind gusts. The PE-8000 must be installed away from higher building structures, at a minimum elevation of 12 ft above the roof line or adjacent parpet.
PE-8000 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy ± 2% of atmospheric pressure
2. Material 6061 aluminum Type 304 stainless steel (optional)
3. Connection Fittings ½“ NPT
PE-8000 Dimensions 1 116" HEX 2
23
PRESSURE SENSING HOLES
32"
FEMALE 12 - 14 NPT
3 7 8" 1
3 8"
0.100" PLATE - TYP
1.2" 8"
PRESSURE SENSING PLATE
PE-8000 Ordering Information PE-8000 A = Aluminum SS = Stainless Steel
PE-8000 Specification Guide Shielded Outdoor (Atmospheric) Pressure Sensing Elements 1. Provide shielded static pressure sensors suitable for exterior mounting, to be utilized as the reference value for space static pressure indication and control. Each sensor is to be complete with multiple sensing ports, pressure impulse suppression, airflow velocity shielding, and a ½” NFPT connection for field mounting and signal transmitting. These sensors are to be constructed of [6061 aluminum] [Type 304 stainless steel]. 2. The outdoor air probe shall be capable of sensing the outside atmospheric air pressure to within ± 2% of the actual value when subjected to a radial wind velocity up to 80 miles per hour with approach angles up to 30 degrees to the horizontal. Manufacturer 1. Outdoor pressure sensors shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model PE-8000 or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2. The naming of any manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of his standard product nor waive this responsibility to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE8000/1207 Copyright © 2005
Technical Data Sheet
PE-5000 DUCT STATIC PRESSURE SENSING ELEMENT
DESCRIPTION Model PE-5000 units are insertion-type primary duct pressure sensing elements designed to achieve pressure signal accuracy and stability. The accuracy and low signal-to-noise ratio of the output is made possible by the placement of multiple sensing ports along the length of the element and the averaging effect of the internal manifold. Installation costs are low; the units are simply installed though a small cutout in new or existing ductwork. Their low installed costs make them very economical for multiple branch variable air volume (VAV) duct systems where indication and fan capacity control may be based on the lowest (most economical) pressure of the multiple static pressure points. Each element is furnished complete with mounting hardware, sealing gaskets, and signal connection fittings.
Features Low signal-to-noise ratio Multiple static pressure sensing ports along the length of the element Averaging internal manifold ±2% accuracy throughout the velocity rages of 100 fpm and over Standard construction is 6063-T5 aluminum with anodized finish Available in optional corrosive resistance materials including Type 316L stainless steel, Hastaloy, and Type 1 PVC Standard elements can be operated (in air) continuously in temperatures up to 350oF or intermittently in temperatures up to 400oF All types of elements can be operated in humidity ranges of 0 to 100% Standard elements have good salt air and mild acid resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance
PE-5000 Technical Specifications 1. Accuracy Within 1% of actual duct static pressure
5. Humidity All Elements 0 to 100% non condensing
2. Operating Velocity Range 100 to 10,000 fpm
6. Corrosion Resistance Aluminum Elements Good salt, air, and mild acid gas resistance; excellent solvent and aromatic hydrocarbon resistance Stainless Steel Elements Good for sulfates, phosphates and other salts, as well as reducing acids such as sulphurous and phosphoric Hastaloy Elements Excellent resistance to strong oxidizers such as ferric and cupric chlorides, chlorine, formic and acetic acids, acetic anhydride, and salts. PVC Elements Excellent acid and alkalis resistance
3. Material 6063-T5 anodized aluminum (standard) Type 316L stainless steel (optional) Hastaloy C22 (optional) Type 1 PVC (optional) Note Other corrosive resistant materials are available. Consult factory for further information. 4. Temperature Aluminum Elements 350oF continuous operation (in air) 400oF intermittent operation (in air) Stainless Steel Elements 1600°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) Hastaloy Elements 900°F continuous or intermittent operation (in air) PVC Elements 120oF continuous operation and 170oF intermittent operation (in air) Note: Corrosive resistant element maximum operating temperatures vary greatly with the concentration of the media in the process stream. Consult factory for further information.
7. Instrument Connections Aluminum Elements ¼” compression, suitable for use with thermoplastic or copper tubing; thermoplastic tubing requires the use of tubing inserts, which are supplied with the fittings Stainless Steel and Hastaloy Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT PVC Elements 1/8-27 Female NPT
PE-5000 Resistance to Airflow
Velocity (fpm)
10000
1000
100 0.001
0.01
0.1
Pre s s ure Drop (inche s w ate r colum n)
2
1
PE-5000 Dimensions Aluminum Elements STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 0.500" 1/8 - 27 NPT
MOUNTING BRACKET
2.000"
10-32UNF
"A"
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
2 MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø 2.000" APART
TOTAL CONNECTION PORT (Tp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
STATIC CONNECTION PORT (Sp) FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPS 4.000"
0.585"Ø
A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
1/4-20 NC MOUNTING STUD
MANIFOLD & MOUNTING BLOCK "A"
2"
0.875"
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP
A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
2 MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø 1.750" APART
Note:
1.000"Ø
The 0.585 inch diameter probe is used for elements up to 36 inches long and the 1 inch diameter probe is used for elements greater than 36 inches long.
PVC Elements "A"
DUCT I.D.
OUTTER DIAMETER (OD) 1.250 DIA
45°
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP 1.000
BOLT CIRCLE (BC) 3/8-16 PVC STUD X 1.375" LONG
Dimension A B OD BC
"B"
Standard Flange (inches)
Optional 150# Flange (inches)
2.000 0.250 4.000 4-0.201” Diameter Holes on 3.000” BC
2.500 0.750 5.000 4-0.625” Diameter Holes on 3.880” BC
3
PE-5000 Dimensions (Continued) Stainless Steel, Hastaloy, and Other Corrosive Resistant Elements
MOUNTING FLANGE
3.000"
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FEMALE PIPE THREAD 1/8 - 27 NPT
MOUNTING STUD
STATIC PRESSURE SENSOR, TYP "D"
0.100" 1.500"
"A" A = INSIDE DUCT DIMENSION
STANDARD MOUNTING FLANGES B 0.750" ELEMENTS
A 0.500" ELEMENTS 2 - 0.201" DIA HOLES ON 1.500" DIA B.C
C 1.000" ELEMENTS 8 HOLES, 5 16" DIA 0.500" FROM EACH SIDE (TYP) 1 3 4" X 4" SCREW W/LOCK WASHER BY PCI
2.5"
DUCT INSERTION HOLE 1.000" MINIMUM 45° MOUNTING HOLES 0.201"Ø DIA TYP OF 4 MOUNTING FLANGE ON 2.000"Ø BOLT CIRCLE 2.000" DIA
MOUNTING FLANGE 6.000"X6.000" WITH GASKET
OPTIONAL MOUNTING ARRANGEMENTS ELEMENTS UP TO 1.000" 150# FLANGE
0.500" ELEMENTS
4 1/4"
STATIC PRESSURE TAKE-OFF FITTING 1 4" FNPT
45° MOUNTING HOLES 5 8"Ø TYP OF 4 ON 3.880"Ø BOLT CIRCLE
STAINLESS STEEL SWAGELOCK 1 1 2" MALE CONNECTOR X 2"NPT 1 2" NPT WELD SPUD (SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
Element Dimensions “A” “D” 0 - 24” 0.500” 25 - 60” 0.750” Over 60” 1.000”
Standard Mounting Flanges A B C
4
Mounting Stud 1/4-20 NC 3/8-16 NC 3/8-16 NC
PE-5000 Element Arrangement RECTANGULAR CONFIGURATION
CIRCULAR CONFIGURATION
OVAL CONFIGURATION
A
B
B
A
A
Notes: A = Inside duct dimension (element length side) B = Inside duct dimension (element mounting side)
PE-5000 Minimum Installation requirements The elements may be installed in any duct configuration. However, the accuracy of the installation is dependent on the flow conditions in the duct. The minimum installation requirements for the elements based upon a uniform velocity profile approaching the duct disturbance for flow rates less than 2,500 fpm are shown below. Add one duct diameter to the installation requirements shown below for each additional flow rate of 1,000 fpm. These are not ideal locations. It is always best to locate the elements as far as possible from all duct disturbances, with upstream disturbances being the most critical consideration. ELBOWS
FLOW
TRANSITIONS
FLOW FLOW
FLOW
D
D/6 2D
15° MAX
OPPOSED BLADE DAMPERS
FLOW
FLOW
FLOW
FLOW
2D
3D
D/6
4D
D/4
DUCT TAKE-OFFS
FLOW
2D
FLOW
FLOW
D/6
D/2
D
2D
Notes: Round Ducts: D=
Duct diameter
Rectangular Ducts: D=
4 HW
H=
π
5
Duct height
W=
Duct width
PE-5000 Ordering Information PE-5000-
-
-
Insulation Thickness (inches) Indicates insulation thickness for an internally insulated duct (if applicable) 0 = No Insulation Configuration R = Rectangular C = Circular O = Oval
Duct Width or Diameter (inches) – Element Length Element Material A = Aluminum S = Type 316 stainless steel P = Type 1 PVC H = Hastaloy
PE-5000 Specification Guide Duct Static Pressure Sensing Elements 1. 2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Provide where indicated and/or scheduled duct static pressure sensing elements capable of continuously monitoring the fan or duct air volumes they serve. Each element shall be designed and built to comply with, and provide results in accordance with, accepted practice for duct system traversing as defined in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, AMCA publication #203, as well as the Industrial Ventilation Handbook. The number of sensing ports on each element, and the quantity of elements utilized at each installation, shall comply with ASHRAE Standard #111 for equal area duct traversing. Each element shall be of a dual integral chambered design. Each duct static pressure sensing element shall contain multiple static pressure sensing ports placed along the leading edge of the cylinder. The static pressure chamber shall incorporate dual offset static taps on opposing sides of the averaging chamber, so as to be insensitive to flow angle variations of as much as ±20 degrees in the approaching air stream. The duct static pressure sensing elements shall be capable of producing steady, non-pulsating signals of true static pressure, with an accuracy of ±1% of duct static pressure. Signal amplifying sensors requiring flow correction (K factors), or field calibration are not acceptable. The duct static pressure sensing traverse elements shall not induce a measurable pressure drop, greater than .18” at 4000 feet per minute. The units shall have a self-generated sound rating of less than NC40 and the sound level within the duct shall not be amplified, nor shall additional sound be generated. Where duct static pressure sensing elements are located outside of the manufacturer’s published installation guidelines the manufacturer shall be consulted, and approve of any special configurations, such as air equalizers and/or additional and strategically placed measuring points, as may be required.
Installation Considerations 1.
2.
Duct static pressure sensing elements shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacture’s published requirements, and with ASME guidelines effecting non-standard approach conditions. These elements serve as the primary signals for the airflow systems; it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to verify correct installation, to assure that accurate primary signals are obtained. An identification label shall be place on each duct static pressure sensing element showing airflow direction and listing the Model No.; System Served, Size and Identifying Tag No.
Manufacturer 1.
Pressure sensing elements shall be Paragon Controls Inc. Model PE-5000 or equal as approved by the Engineer.
2.
Naming of a manufacturer does not automatically constitute acceptance of this standard product nor waive the responsibility of the manufacturer to comply totally with all requirements of the proceeding specification.
6
Engineering Reference Conversion Factors LENGTH Multiply millimeter (mm) millimeter (mm) centimeter (cm) centimeter (cm) meter (m) meter (m) kilometer (km) AREA Multiply 2
2
millimeter (mm ) centimeter2 (cm2) millimeter2 (mm2) centimeter2 (cm2) meter2 (m2) meter2 (m2) VOLUME Multiply 3
3
centimeter (cm ) meter3 (m3) meter3 (m3) meter3 (m3)
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
0.03937008 0.00328084 0.3937008 0.0328084 3.28084 1.093613 0.6213712
inch foot inch foot foot yard mile
inch (in) foot (ft) inch (in) foot (ft) foot (ft) yard (ft) mile (mi)
25.4* 304.8* 2.54* 30.48* 0.3048* 0.9144* 1.609344*
millimeter millimeter centimeter centimeter meter meter kilometer
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
0.001550003 0.1550003 0.00001076391 0.00107639 10.76391 1.195990
inch inch2 foot2 foot2 foot2 yard2
inch (in ) inch2 (in2) foot2 (ft2) foot2 (ft2) foot2 (ft2) yard2 (yd2)
645.16* 6.4516* 92,903.04* 929.0304* 0.09290304* 0.8361274
millimeter2 centimeter2 millimeter2 centimeter2 meter2 meter2
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
PRESSURE Multiply pascal kilopascal kilopascal centimeters of water
2
3
3
2
inch foot3 yard3 litre
inch (in ) foot3 (ft3) yard3 (yd3) foot3 (ft3)
16.38706 0.02831685 0.7645549 28.31685
centimeter3 meter3 meter3 liter
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
196.8504 3.280840 2.1188797 0.03531466 2118.880 0.5885783
foot/minute foot/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute feet3/minute
foot/minute (fpm) foot/minute (fpm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm) feet3/minute (cfm)
0.00508* 0.3048* 0.47194750 28.31685 0.0004719474 1.6990
meter/second meter/minute liter/second liter/minute meter3/second meter3/hr
By
To Obtain
Multiply
By
To Obtain
[email protected]°F 0.2953@32°F 0.14504 0.3937
inches of water inches of mercury pounds per square inch inches of water
inch foot inch foot
[email protected]°F 3.3864@32°F 6.8948 2.540
millimeter (mm) millimeter (mm) centimeter (cm) centimeter (cm)
0.06102376 35.31466 1.307951 1000.0*
VELOCITY AND FLOW Multiply By meter/second (m/s) meter/minute liter/second (l/s) liter/minute meter3/second meter3/hr
2
7
3
Engineering Reference Table
V
PV
180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 300 310 320 330 340 350 360 370 380 390 400 410 420 430 440 450 460 470 480 490 500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610
0.0020 0.0023 0.0025 0.0027 0.0030 0.0033 0.0036 0.0039 0.0042 0.0045 0.0049 0.0052 0.0056 0.0060 0.0064 0.0068 0.0072 0.0076 0.0081 0.0085 0.0090 0.0095 0.0100 0.0105 0.0110 0.0115 0.0121 0.0126 0.0132 0.0138 0.0144 0.0150 0.0156 0.0162 0.0169 0.0175 0.0182 0.0189 0.0196 0.0203 0.0210 0.0217 0.0224 0.0232
VELOCITY VERSUS VELOCITY PRESSURE V = VELOCITY IN FEET PER MINUTE PV = VELOCITY PRESSURE IN INCHES H2O V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV V PV 620 630 640 650 660 670 680 690 700 710 720 730 740 750 760 770 780 790 800 810 820 830 840 850 860 870 880 890 900 910 920 930 940 950 960 970 980 990 1000 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050
0.0240 0.0247 0.0255 0.0263 0.0272 0.0280 0.0288 0.0297 0.0305 0.0314 0.0323 0.0332 0.0341 0.0351 0.0360 0.0370 0.0379 0.0389 0.0399 0.0409 0.0419 0.0429 0.0440 0.0450 0.0461 0.0472 0.0483 0.0494 0.0505 0.0516 0.0528 0.0539 0.0551 0.0563 0.0575 0.0587 0.0599 0.0611 0.0623 0.0636 0.0649 0.0661 0.0674 0.0687
1060 1070 1080 1090 1100 1110 1120 1130 1140 1150 1160 1170 1180 1190 1200 1210 1220 1230 1240 1250 1260 1270 1280 1290 1300 1310 1320 1330 1340 1350 1360 1370 1380 1390 1400 1410 1420 1430 1440 1450 1460 1470 1480 1490
0.0701 0.0714 0.0727 0.0741 0.0754 0.0768 0.0782 0.0796 0.0810 0.0825 0.0839 0.0853 0.0868 0.0883 0.0898 0.0913 0.0928 0.0943 0.0959 0.0974 0.0990 0.1006 0.1021 0.1037 0.1054 0.1070 0.1086 0.1103 0.1119 0.1136 0.1153 0.1170 0.1187 0.1205 0.1222 0.1239 0.1257 0.1275 0.1293 0.1311 0.1329 0.1347 0.1366 0.1384
1500 1510 1520 1530 1540 1550 1560 1570 1580 1590 1600 1610 1620 1630 1640 1650 1660 1670 1680 1690 1700 1710 1720 1730 1740 1750 1760 1770 1780 1790 1800 1810 1820 1830 1840 1850 1860 1870 1880 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930
0.1403 0.1422 0.1440 0.1459 0.1479 0.1498 0.1517 0.1537 0.1556 0.1576 0.1596 0.1616 0.1636 0.1656 0.1677 0.1697 0.1718 0.1739 0.1760 0.1781 0.1802 0.1823 0.1844 0.1866 0.1888 0.1909 0.1931 0.1953 0.1975 0.1998 0.2020 0.2042 0.2065 0.2088 0.2111 0.2134 0.2157 0.2180 0.2203 0.2227 0.2251 0.2274 0.2298 0.2322
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2020 2040 2060 2080 2100 2120 2140 2160 2180 2200 2220 2240 2260 2280 2300 2320 2340 2360 2380 2400 2420 2440 2460 2480 2500 2520 2540 2560 2580 2600 2620 2640 2660 2680 2700 2720 2740
0.2346 0.2371 0.2395 0.2420 0.2444 0.2469 0.2494 0.2544 0.2595 0.2646 0.2697 0.2749 0.2802 0.2855 0.2909 0.2963 0.3017 0.3073 0.3128 0.3184 0.3241 0.3298 0.3356 0.3414 0.3472 0.3531 0.3591 0.3651 0.3712 0.3773 0.3834 0.3897 0.3959 0.4022 0.4086 0.4150 0.4214 0.4280 0.4345 0.4411 0.4478 0.4545 0.4612 0.4681
2760 2780 2800 2820 2840 2860 2880 2900 2920 2940 2960 2980 3000 3020 3040 3060 3080 3100 3120 3140 3160 3180 3200 3220 3240 3260 3280 3300 3320 3340 3360 3380 3400 3420 3440 3460 3480 3500 3520 3540 3560 3580 3600 3620
0.4749 0.4818 0.4888 0.4958 0.5028 0.5099 0.5171 0.5243 0.5316 0.5389 0.5462 0.5536 0.5611 0.5686 0.5762 0.5838 0.5914 0.5991 0.6069 0.6147 0.6225 0.6304 0.6384 0.6464 0.6545 0.6626 0.6707 0.6789 0.6872 0.6955 0.7038 0.7122 0.7207 0.7292 0.7378 0.7464 0.7550 0.7637 0.7725 0.7813 0.7901 0.7990 0.8080 0.8170
3640 3660 3680 3700 3720 3740 3760 3780 3800 3820 3840 3860 3880 3900 3920 3940 3960 3980 4000 4050 4100 4150 4200 4250 4300 4350 4400 4450 4500 4550 4600 4650 4700 4750 4800 4850 4900 4950 5000 5050 5100 5150 5200 5250
0.8260 0.8351 0.8443 0.8535 0.8627 0.8720 0.8814 0.8908 0.9002 0.9097 0.9193 0.9289 0.9386 0.9483 0.9580 0.9678 0.9777 0.9876 0.9975 1.0226 1.0480 1.0737 1.0997 1.1261 1.1527 1.1797 1.2070 1.2346 1.2625 1.2907 1.3192 1.3480 1.3772 1.4066 1.4364 1.4665 1.4969 1.5276 1.5586 1.5899 1.6216 1.6535 1.6858 1.7184
V
PV
5300 5350 5400 5450 5500 5550 5600 5650 5700 5750 5800 5850 5900 5950 6000 6050 6100 6150 6200 6250 6300 6350 6400 6450 6500 6550 6600 6650 6700 6750 6800 6850 6900 7000 7100 7200 7300 7400 7500 7600 7700 7800 7900 8000
1.7512 1.7844 1.8180 1.8518 1.8859 1.9204 1.9551 1.9902 2.0256 2.0613 2.0973 2.1336 2.1702 2.2071 2.2444 2.2819 2.3198 2.3580 2.3965 2.4353 2.4744 2.5139 2.5536 2.5937 2.6340 2.6747 2.7157 2.7570 2.7986 2.8406 2.8828 2.9253 2.9682 3.0549 3.1428 3.2319 3.3223 3.4140 3.5069 3.6010 3.6964 3.7930 3.8909 3.9900
Above PV Values Are Based On Standard Air Density Of 0.075 lbm/ft3 Which Is Air At 68oF, 50% Relative Humidity, And 29.92" Hg. The equation for converting air volume (Q) into velocity (V) and velocity pressure (PV) is:
Q V= A
2
⎛V ⎞ PV = ⎜ ⎟ × ρ ⎝C ⎠
Where: V = Velocity, in fpm Q = Flow, in cfm A = Area, in ft2
C= ρ= PV =
1096.7 Density of air, in lb/ft3 Velocity pressure, in inches H2O Paragon Controls Incorporated P.O. Box 99, Forestville, CA 95436 http://www.paragoncontrols.com Phone 707 / 579-1424 Fax 707 / 579-8480 TDS: PE5000/1207 Copyright © 2005
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MICROTRANSEQ DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE AND AIRFLOW SIGNAL PROCESSOR
DESCRIPTION The MicroTransEQ signal processor utilizes current state-of-the-art digital microprocessor technology capable of producing overall ±0.1% accuracy with unequaled 24-bit (16,777,216 steps) A/D and 12 bit (4,096 steps) D/A signal conversion resolution. Having a twelve-point linearization capability, the MicroTransEQ can accurately determine true airflow rates even when the primary airflow measurement stations do not meet their minimum installation requirements. The ultra low 0.03"w.c. differential pressure (693 fpm) full scale operating range and the auto zeroing function of the MicroTransEQ provides accurate airflow measurement down to 100 fpm. The MicroTransEQ accepts a temperature input signal for air temperature indication and air density compensation for standard or actual airflow calculations. A password protected configuration menu provides quick and simple field configuration by authorized personnel. Field configuration of engineering units, process noise filtering, operating range, alarm set points, etc, are performed via user friendly menus and a six button touch pad. Device monitoring and configuration can also be performed by a building management system through either a LonWorks®, BACnet-MS/TP® Master or Modbus communication network.
Features ±0.25% full scale accuracy (standard) ±0.10% full scale accuracy (optional) Full scale ranges as low as 0.03“w.c. (7.47 Pa) differential pressure or 693 fpm (3.52 m/s) velocity Excellent resolution: 24 bit (16,777,216 steps) A/D 12 bit (4,096 steps) D/A Modbus Communication LonWorks® and BACnet® certified Twelve point linearization capability Four point flow correction 4 Line back lit LCD for configuration and local indication of the measured process Simple field configuration menus Controlled access to configuration menus Capable of receiving external temperature input for standard and actual air calculations Outputs and displays measured value in differential pressure, velocity or flow Field configurable for either English or SI engineering units Auto zeroing function High and low airflow alarms (optional) Integral power switch NEMA 1 rated enclosure (standard) NEMA 4X rated enclosure (optional)
MicroTransEQ Technical Data Sheet
MicroTransEQ Technical Specifications Signal Processor
8. Mounting Position Effect Below 0.5"w.c. (124.5 Pa): ≤ 0.25% full scale Above 0.5"w.c. (124.5 Pa): ≤ 0.10% full scale
1. Transducer Natural Spans 0 to 0.10"w.c. (24.91 Pa) 0 to 0.25"w.c. (62.27 Pa) 0 to 0.50"w.c. (124.54 Pa) 0 to 1.00"w.c. ( 249.09 Pa) 0 to 2.00"w.c. (498.18 Pa) 0 to 3.00"w.c. (747.27 Pa) 0 to 5.00"w.c. (1.245 KPa) 0 to 10.0"w.c. ( 2.49 KPa)
9. Span and Zero Adjustments Performed via display menus 10. Auto Zero Interval Frequency is menu selectable between 1 and 24 hours on 1 hour intervals
2. Accuracy 0.25% of full scale (standard) 0.10% of full scale (optional), including linearity, hysteresis, deadband and repeatability
11. Display Low Pass Filter Response time to reach 98% of a step change is menu adjustable from 0 to 200 seconds
3. Operating Range The operating range is calculated using 30% to 100% of the value entered as full scale range at factory calibration. The operating value entered will represent full scale output of 5 VDC, 10 VDC, or 20 mA 4. Temperature Effect Zero: 0.025% of transducer full span per °F (with auto zero option there is no zero effect with temperature) Span: 0.025% of transducer full span per °F 5. Temperature Limits Operating: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50ºC) Storage: -20 to 158°F (-29 to 70ºC) 6. Overpressure Limits Proof Pressure: 5 psid (0.3447 bar) Burst Pressure: 10 psid (0.689 bar) 7. Humidity Limits 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing
12. Output Low Pass Filter Response time to reach 98% of a step change is menu adjustable from 0 to 200 seconds 13. Programmable Constants Constants such as temperature, barometric pressure (altitude), area factor etc. can be easily entered via display menu's
Indication 14. Display A backlit, graphical LCD providing 4 lines of data display. Also used for programming
Communication 15. Network LonWorks® BACnet MS/TP® Master Modbus
Inputs/Outputs 16. Analog Temperature Input 0 to 10 VDC or 4 to 20 mA 2-wire internally or externally loop powered temperature signal 17. Analog Outputs Process output switch selectable 0 to 5 VDC, 0 to 10 VDC, or 4-20 mA 18. Digital Inputs Purge Hold 19. Digital Outputs Optional Hi/Lo Alarm: two single (1 form C) dry contacts rated for 5 amps at 30 VAC/VDC and 10 amps at 120 VAC resistive load
Power 20. Power Supply 20 to 28 VAC/DC 21. Power Consumption Standard Unit: 5.2 VA at 24 VAC 3.6 VA at 24 VDC Full Options: 6 VA at 24VAC 4.2 VA at 24VDC 22. Circuit Protection Power input is isolated, reverse polarity protected and supplied with a resettable fuse
Enclosure 23. UL & CSA Rating NEMA 1 (standard) Material: Flame retardant ABS plastic Dimensions: 4.625"H x 8.750"W x 2.265"D NEMA 4X (optional) Material: impact and corrosive resistant Dimensions: 9.56"H x 5.0"W x 3.12"D
MicroTransEQ Ordering Information MTEQ-
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Process Type: 1 = Flow 2 = Velocity 3 = Pressure
Options: 1 = Auto Zero 6 = 1/4" Compression Fittings (NEMA 4X Enclosure Only) 2 = Temperature Compensation 7 = LonWorks® Communication with BMS 3 = High/Lo Alarm 8 = BACnet MS/TP® Communication with BMS 9 = Modbus Communication with BMS 4 = Optional 0.1% Accuracy 5 = NEMA 4X Enclosure Note: For multiple options, separate each option code with a dash. Output: 1 = 4-20 mA Full Scale Range: 1 = Low Range (0.03 to ≤ 1.0" w.c.) 2 = 0-5 VDC 3 = 0-10 VDC 2 = High Range (>1.0" w.c.)
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MicroTransEQ Technical Data Sheet
MicroTransEQ NEMA 1 Dimensions 4.625" 3.500"
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75 F
1,225 ACFM
2.265"
M icroTrans EQ SIGN AL PRO CESSO R
8.250" 7.625"
PCI
PG21(3/4") PG13.5(1/2") - TYP OF 3
PARAGON CONTROLS
INCO RPORATED
MicroTransEQ NEMA 4 Dimensions MOUNTING SCREW DIA. UP TO 1/4". (TYP OF 2)
I.D./DATA LABEL
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75 F
1,225 ACFM
M icroTrans EQ SIGN AL PROCESSO R
PCI
8.2"
PARAGON CONTROLS
IN CORPORATED
PG13.5(1/2")
PG13.5(1/2") 5.0"
STANDARD
1/4" COMPRESSION OPTION
PG21(3/4")
PG13.5(1/2")
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MicroTransEQ Technical Data Sheet
MicroTransEQ Field Connections J1 1
24VAC / DC
2
POWER SWITCH
3
EARTH GROUND
ON
ESC S1
OFF
ENTER
S2 S4 mA
TEMP. INPUT
J1
PROC. OUTPUT V
5V
V
J2
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 2 3
J3 (ALARM OPTION) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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POWER SUPPLY (24VAC/DC)
+
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TEMP. TRANSMITTER (4-20mA LOOP POWERED)
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TEMP. TRANSMITTER (4-20mA OUTPUT)
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J2 4
+ 24VDC LOOP POWER
5
+ TEMPERATURE INPUT
6
- TEMPERATURE INPUT(GND)
7
+ PROCESS OUTPUT
8
- PROCESS OUTPUT(GND)
9
+ NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
10
- NETWORK COMMUNICATIONS
J3 (ALARM OPTION) RECEIVING DEVICE (PROCESS)
+
+
LON
mA
10V
11
PURGE HOLD
12
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TEMP. TRANSMITTER (0-10VDC OUTPUT)
13
COM
14
NO HIGH ALARM
15
NC
16
COM
17
NO LOW ALARM
18
NC
MicroTransEQ Specification Guide Digital Airflow Signal Processors Basis-of-Design Product: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide Paragon Controls Inc.; MicroTransEQ or equal as approved by the Engineer. 2. Span: Factory calibrated to match the application. 3. Accuracy: [0.25%] [0.10%] of full scale including non-linearity, hysteresis, deadband and non-repeatability. 4. Signal Conversion Resolution: 24-bit A/D and 12 bit D/A. 5. Temperature Effects: Less than 0.025 percent full scale per deg F (Less than 0.045 percent full scale per deg C). 6. Over-pressure: 5 psig proof, 10 psig burst (35 kPa proof, 69 kPa burst). 7. Response: Less than 0.25 seconds for full scale input. 8. Noise Filtration: Response time to reach 98 percent of a step change adjustable from 0 to 200 seconds in 1 second increments. 9. Output: [4-20 mA] [0-5 Vdc] [0-10 Vdc]. 10. Enclosure: [NEMA 1 rated flame retardant ABS plastic] [NEMA 4X rated impact and corrosive resistant] 11. Capable of twelve-point linearization and four-point flow correction. 12. Large backlit LCD for configuration and local indication of measured process. 13. Six button touch pad and password protected menus for field configuration of engineering units, process noise filtering, operating range, and alarm set points. Retain optional features in first four subparagraphs below if required. 14. Automatic Zeroing Circuit: For operating velocities below 1,266 fpm, include an automatic zeroing circuit that is field configurable for frequency of activation between one and twenty four hours on 1-hour intervals. Signal processor output shall be locked and maintained at last given output value during automatic zeroing period so as not to interrupt automatic control process. Meter shall be auto calibrated to accuracy of plus or minus 1 count. 15. Capable of accepting temperature input signal for air temperature indication and air density compensation for standard or actual airflow calculations. 16. High/Lo Alarm: Contacts indicating low and/or high airflow conditions. Dry contacts shall be rated for 5 amps at 30VAC/VDC and 10 amps at 120 VAC resistive load. 17. Monitoring and configuration shall be performed through [LonWorks®] [BACnet®-MS/TP] or [Modbus] communication network. 1.
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Technical Data Sheet
FT & FIT-1001 SERIES AIR VOLUME/ VELOCITY TRANSDUCERS
DESCRIPTION FT & FIT-1001 Series transducers include Models FT-1001, FT-1001ZV, FIT-1001-D, FIT-1001-DZV, FIT-1001-M, and FIT-1001-MZV. FT & FIT-1001 Series are differential pressure transducers with a square root extractor, scaling multiplier, and output filter complete in a single package. The differential pressure transducer sensor operates on the capacitance principal and is capable of sensing ultra low differential (velocity) pressures. In the capacitance cell, a very lightweight, responsive diaphragm deflects a small amount when pressure is applied. This deflection results in a change in capacitance, which is then detected and processed electronically into an output signal linear to the velocity pressure. The electronic signal is then sent to the square root extractor/multiplier, which converts the velocity pressure signal into an analog output linear to velocity (fpm) or volume (cfm). The FIT Series includes local indication of the measured process air velocity and/or volume on either a 0.5 inch high 3-1/2 digit LCD display meter scaled in cfm (indicated by a “D” in the model number) or an independent front panel mounted magnehelic pressure gauge scaled in both cfm and fpm (indicated by a “M” in the model number). The independent magnehelic gauge readout allows for quick and immediate verification that the electronic transducer is operating effectively. An optional built-in three-way manual zeroing valve for ease of zero verification and calibration can also be furnished (indicated by a “ZV” in the model number). Each FT & FIT-1001 Series transducer is selected and factory calibrated to meet the design requirement of the flow measuring element being served.
Features Two wire 4-20 mA output ± 1% F.S. accuracy ± 0.5% F.S. accuracy (optional) Square root extractor/multiplier Local indication of flow on a LCD display meter or independent indication of flow on a magnehelic pressure gauge Manual three-way zeroing valve Full scale ranges as low as 1,266 fpm Can be operated continuously in temperature ranges of 32 to 160 oF Can be stored in temperature ranges of -40 to 180 oF Zero shift of only ± 0.025% F.S. per oF Span shift of only ± 0.025% F.S per 0F 25 psi maximum static line pressure Differential overpressure of 5 psi proof and 25 psi burst Vibration less than 0.05% F.S. temporary effect with 5g’s, 0-60 Hz Non-corrosive dry gas pressure media Pneumatic ¼” barb process input connection
FT & FIT-1001 Series Technical Specifications 1. AVAILABLE FULL SCALE RANGES No. Velocity (fpm) 1 1,266 2 2,003 3 2,832 4 3,468 5 4,005 6 5,664 7 6,937 8 8,955 9 12,665 2. PROCESS INPUT CONNECTION FT-1001, FT -1001-ZV, FIT-1001-D, & FIT-1001-DZV Pneumatic ¼” barb FIT-1001-M & FIT-1001-MZV Pneumatic ¼” compression suitable for either hard or soft wall signal tubing 3. ENCLOSURE FT-1001 FR110 polycarbonate FT-1001-ZV, FIT-1001-D, & FIT-1001-DZV Flame retardant ABS plastic FIT-1001-M & FIT-1001-MZV NEMA 1, Aluminum NEMA 4, Steel (optional) 4. PRESSURE MEDIA Non-corrosive dry gases 5. OPERABLE LINE PRESSURE 25 psi maximum static line pressure 6. DIFFERENTIAL OVERPRESSURE 5 psi proof and 25 psi burst pressure 7. VIBRATION