U.S.

GAUGE DIVISION • PMT PRODUCTS

PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
BULLETIN DB-88F
K796373

Model 88F Flushmount Pressure Transmitter

FEATURES
A high-quality, full featured trans-
mitter at just 1.6 lbs. (720 grams)
Designed to mount flush against
process media
All welded 316 stainless
steel construction (no aluminum)
Standard Hastelloy C diaphragm
Ranges from 0-3 to 0-300
psig (0-.2 to 0-20 bar)
+0.25% accuracy
Zero and span adjustability
Full 5:1 turndown
4-20 mA output at 12-40 VDC
FM & CSA explosion proof
and intrinsically safe
CENELEC-Approved
version available
ALL STAINLESS STEEL CONSTRUCTION
316 stainless steel
coupling and plug available for
mounting and maintenance.

DESCRIPTION
The Model 88F is a durable, full The integral junction box permits
featured, flush diaphragm pressure simple field wiring, too. All of this RECEIVER POWER SUPPLY

transmitter. It is designed to mount reduces your installation time

flush against process media and to substantially. And with the cover
prevent any media particles, such retained by a stainless steel chain
1/2 NPT
as from paper slurry, from collect- and no internal jumpers for span CONDUIT

ing at the diaphragm. Its rugged turndown, losses due to misplaced TEST TEST
TERMINAL (+) TERMINAL (-)
316 stainless steel and Hastelloy C or dropped parts are eliminated.
construction make it perfect for A 4-20 mA output is standard
SIGNAL SIGNAL
tough environments and corrosive with a 12-40 VDC power supply. TERMINAL (+) TERMINAL (-)

media conditions. Approvals include FM and CSA for TURNDOWN

ZERO ADJUST

The compact size and weight of both intrinsic safety and explosion ADJUST
SPAN ADJUST
the Model 88F transmitter eliminate proof ratings: CENELEC approval
any complicated mounting hard- for intrinsic safety is also available.
ware and mechanical supports. The Model 88F also meets NACE
standards.
EFFECTIVE: 4/97 SUPERSEDES: 2/92

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Model 88F Flushmount Pressure Transmitter
MODEL NUMBER DIMENSIONS
88F-004-A-2-CS-PC-(0 to 75 psi) IN
(MM)

Pressure Range .280 2 HOLES

(7.1)
002 = 0/3 to 0/15 psi (0/.2) to 0/1 bar)
003 = 0/6 to 0/30 psi (0./4 to 0/2 bar)
004 = 0/20 to 0/100 psi (0/1.4 to 0/7 bar) 2.00 1.50
(50.8) (38.1)
005 = 0/60 to 0/300 psi (0/4 to 0/20 bar)
Material Base Diaphragm Fill
A= 316SS Hastelloy C Silicone Oil 1.00
Others = Consult factory for availability (25.4) 3.46
(87.9)
Output 1.75
(44.5)
2 = 4 - 20 mADC
Approval
1/2-14 NPT
FM & CS = Either code acceptable. Approved by ELECTRICAL
Example:
Factory Mutual & Canadian Standard Assoc. for I.S. CONNECTION
88F-004-A-2-CS-(0 to 75 psi)
and Exp. Proof
Model 88F Pressure Transmitter,
100 psi max. range, 316 SS CL = Approved by CENELEC to I.S. only
base, Hastelloy C diaphragm, Coupling
silicone oil fill, output at 4-20 SC = 316 SS Coupling; Teflon Gasket
mADC, CSA and FM approved, O 1.25 6.91
1-1/2 HEX
316 SS plug and coupling and PC = 316 SS Plug and Coupling; Teflon Gasket 5.14 (38.1)
(31.8) (175.5)
(130.6)
calibrated so 0 to 75 psi pressure NC = No Coupling; Teflon Gasket
4.45
gives 4 to 20 mADC output. Calibration Range (specify) (113)
Will be calibrated at maximum range in psi if not specified.

SPECIFICATIONS O1.41
(35.8)

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Service: Liquid, Gas or Vapor Materials of Construction
Range Limits: Process Wetted Parts: 316 SS
0/3 to 0/15 psi (0/.2 to 0/1 bar) Diaphragm: Hastelloy C ADAPTOR
0/6 to 0/30 psi (0/.4 to 0/2 bar) Non Wetted Parts: 316 SS COUPLING
0/20 to 0/100 psi (0/1.4 to 0/7 bar) 1-1/2-18 UNEF-2B
Cast Head: CF-8M (316 Cast SS)
0/60 to 0/300 psi (0/4 to 0/20 bar) “O” Ring: Buna N 1.40
(35.6)
Output: 4-20 mADC, limited to 30 mADC Fill Fluid: DC 200 Silicone (Standard)
1.00
Power Supply: 12 to 40 VDC with reverse polarity Process Connection: Refer to dimension drawing. (25.4)
protection Electrical Connection: 1/2 NPT Female
Loop Resistance: 1400 ohms max @ 40 volts Weight: 1.67 lbs. (720 grams)
Turndown: 5:1 O 1.90
Zero Adjust: +10% CLASSIFICATIONS (48.3)
Span Adjust: +10% (1-1/2" PIPE SIZE)
Factory Mutual: Intrinsically safe for Class I, II, III, FLUSH MOUNT
Temperature Limits: Electronics (Ambient) -400F Division 1, Groups A, B, C, D, E, F, G for
to 1400F (-400C to 600C) hazardous locations per AMETEK Dwg. BK750407.
Process Interface -400F to 2120F (-400C to 1000C) Entity Requirement: Imax = 225mA, Vmax = 36B,
Storage -400 to 2120F (-400C to 1000C) CI = 0.126uf, LI = 0mH.
Overrange: 300% upper range limit Explosion Proof for Class I, II, III, Division 1,
Humidity Limits: 0-100% RH Groups B, C, D, E, G for hazardous locations.
PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS NEMA 4 Enclosure.
Canadian Standards Association: Exia-
Accuracy: +0.25% of calibrated span including Intrinsically safe for Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups
linearity, hysteresis and repeatability. A, B, C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G when
Response Time: Time constant of 20 milliseconds. connected per AMETEK Dwg. BK750483.
Stability: +0.5% of upper range limit for six months Explosion Proof for Class I, Division 1, Groups B, .11
(2.8)
Temperature Effect: (includes zero and span) C, D; Class II, Groups E, F, G; Class III for
Compensated -200 to 1800F (-290 to 820C) Hazardous locations. Enclosure 4, Temperature
Between 300F and 1300F (-10C and 540C): +1% of Code T3C (160 C)
URL per 500F (280C)
CENELEC, Intrinsically Safe: EExiallCT3
Between -200F and 1800F (-290C and 820C): +1.6% FLUSH GASKET
of URL per 500F (280C) DIAPHRAGM
Power Supply Effect: +0.005% F.S. per volt
Surge Protection: Standard
Vibration Effect: +0.1% of upper range limit for 3 g
to 200 Hz
Position Effect: .05% /90 Tilt
Overrange Effect: +0.15% F.S. per 300% of max.
range

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