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Product Specifications PSS 2B-4H1 A

130 Series
Pneumatic Indicating Controllers

130M 130P 130F

These controllers are designed for high-density control room mounting and are used wherever precise control is
required for efficient process management.
The basic controller is the 130M Series featuring INDEPENDENT AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL
manual set point adjustment. The 130P Series is CONTROL UNITS
similar to the 130M except that the set point is Either the automatic control unit or the manual unit
pneumatically adjusted by a remote signal. The 130F can be removed without disturbing the process. This
Series is similar to the 130M except that it includes a design feature avoids costly shutdowns for controller
Remote/Local switch which allows either manual or servicing.
pneumatic adjustment of the set point.
FULLY BALANCELESS AND BUMPLESS
HIGHLY VISIBLE AND BOLD DISPLAY TRANSFER
The large, brightly colored pointers, located directly The 130 Series Controllers feature the “integral
behind the transparent vertical scale, provide a level balancing” method for bumpless transfer. After
of visibility and ease of reading which has become a transfer, the controller simply responds at the integral
benchmark for judging other display concepts. This (reset) rate to eliminate any error between set point
system provides continuous full scale display of all and measurement. In addition to providing easy,
variables, effective display of controller deviation, and balanceless and bumpless transfer, this scheme
easy scale changing without tools. preserves the set point.
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SIMPLE, LOW-COST MOUNTING FORCE BALANCE CONTROL MODULE

One multiple unit shelf can accommodate up to 10 The time-proven force balance control module
instruments. All air connections are made when the ensures long life and dependability. The use of metal
controllers are installed in the shelf. Piping costs are bellows with virtually no motion of the flexure-
minimized because each shelf has its own integral air suspended mechanism provides the user with a
supply header with individual air shutoff valves. clearly superior controller.

EASY TO SERVICE SPECIALIZED CONTROLLERS FOR EVERY

The introduction of the 130 series dramatically APPLICATION
advanced the state-of-the-art of pneumatic control Foxboro offers the widest selection of optional
systems with a unique pneumatic circuit board. This accessories and unusual control functions in the
circuit board eliminates much of the tubing and many industry. Among these, in addition to the normal
of the connections found in other controllers. All the control modes, are single station ratio, single station
components are located on one side of this board and computer-set, auto selector, differential gap, and
are easily accessible by sliding back one side cover. “batch”.

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
(Under Reference Operating Conditions)

Accuracy Dead Band

MEASUREMENT AND SET-POINT INDICATORS AUTOMATIC CONTROL UNIT
±0.5% of span Less than 0.1% of span
OUTPUT INDICATOR MEASUREMENT AND SET-POINT INDICATORS
±2% of span Less than 0.1% of span

Repeatability (Measurement and Set-Point Supply Pressure Effect

Indicators) A 5% change in supply pressure, within the normal
Better than 0.25% of span operating limits, will cause the output to change less
than 0.1% of span in automatic at 100% proportional
Alignment Error (Automatic Control Unit) band; 0.2% of span in manual.
Less than 0.5% of span

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL CODE
Controller with Manually Positioned Set Point 130M-N
Controller with Pneumatically Positioned Set Point 130P-N
Controller with Remote/Local Set Point 130F-N
Control Function
On-Off 1
Proportional 2
Proportional plus Derivative 3
Proportional plus Integral (Reset) 4
Proportional plus Integral (Reset) plus Derivative 5

Mode Adjustment Limits Ambient Temperature Limits

PROPORTIONAL BAND –20 and +65°C (0 and 150°F).
5 to 500%
INTEGRAL (RESET) ACTION Supply Pressure
0.01 to 50 minutes per repeat 140 to 150 kPa (20 to 22 psi or 1.4 to 1.5 bar or
DERIVATIVE ACTION kg/cm2).
0.01 to 50 minutes
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)

Input, Output Signal Control Action Reversal

20 to 100 kPa, 3 to 15 psi, or 0.2 to 1.0 bar or The control action is reversed by a 90° rotation of the
kg/cm2, as specified reversing switch.

Air Consumption under Normal Operation Auto-Manual Transfer Unit

0.5 m3/h at standard conditions (0.3 scfm) in A two-position switch lever located on the front of the
automatic; 1.0 m3/h at standard conditions manual unit is used to switch directly from automatic
(0.6 scfm) in manual. Add 0.08 m3/h at standard to manual or, on controllers with integral (reset),
conditions (0.05 scfm) for units with derivative from manual to automatic without bumping the
action. process.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Mounting Scales
These controllers are designed for flush mounting in VERTICAL SCALE
vertical panels 3 to 25 mm (0.13 to 1 in) thick using Removable, transparent plastic with black
101 or 102 Series Shelves. Each controller requires markings; 100 divisions, scaled as specified.
one unit of shelf capacity. They may be calibrated for OUTPUT
mounting in a panel inclined up to 75° from vertical Black markings on a white background, 20
with the rear of the instrument lower than the front. divisions from 0 to 100% output signal. The black
Specify mounting angle. pointer continuously indicates automatic or manual
output.
Connections
Separate electric and pneumatic connectors are Nameplate
located on the rear of the chassis in accordance with White translucent plastic with 2.5 mm (0.1 in) high
the standard arrangement for 100 Line Shelves. black letters. There can be a maximum of 2 lines
with 17 characters or spaces per line.
Pointers
MEASUREMENT Construction
Red The front and rear panels are die-cast aluminum
MANUAL SET (130M SERIES) AND REMOTE SET secured between extruded aluminum top and
(130P AND 130F SERIES) bottom rails which retain sheet steel side covers.
Black on white
LOCAL SET (130F SERIES) Finish
Black The finish is gray acrylic enamel or equivalent.
OUTPUT Nominal Dimensions (Including manual unit)
Black 205 mm high x 70 mm wide x 555 mm deep
(8.2 in high x 2.8 in wide x 21.8 in deep).

Mass (Approximate)
5 kg (11 lb)
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OPTIONAL FEATURES

Output Gauge External Connection to Integral (Reset) Bellows

A plug-in output gauge may be supplied in place of Used when an external feedback signal must be
the manual unit to provide continuous indication of applied to prevent integral circuit saturation. Not
the output signal. Specify by substituting 131 for 130 available with the ESPC option or “Batch”
in the model number. modification. Specify AS Reference ECRB.

Controller Less Manual Unit External Set Point Connection

A plug-in blank base plate is supplied in place of the The 130F Series is available with a connection
manual unit. Specify by substituting 132 for 130 in providing access to the set point signal. The
the model number. maximum transmission distance is 1.5 metres
(5 feet) and all external connections must be leak-
“Batch” Modification tight due to low air delivery of the aspirating relay.
Prevents integral (reset) circuit saturation during Use a 1:1 repeating relay for longer transmission
shutdown or other periods of sustained set point and distances. Not available with the ECRB option or
measurement deviation. Includes internal “Batch” modification. Specify AS Reference ESPC.
adjustment for preload.
HIGH “BATCH” Opaque Nameplates
Operates when controller output signal exceeds Nameplates in several colors may be substituted for
100 kPa, 15 psi, or 1.0 bar or kg/cm2. Specify by the standard nameplate at no extra charge.
substituting 130FB, 130MB, or 130PB for 130F, Description
AS
130M, or 130P in the model number. Characters Background Reference
LOW “BATCH”
Operates when controller output signal falls below White Blue N/P-B
Green N/P-G
20 kPa, 3 psi, or 0.2 bar or kg/cm2. Specify by
Orange N/P-O
substituting 130FB, 130MB, or 130PB for 130F,
130M, or 130P in the model number and adding Red N/P-R
AS Reference BSL. Black Yellow N/P-Y

Alarm Actuators and Alarm Lights

Refer to GS 2B-12C1 A.

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Model Number
2. Input, Output Signal
3. Set Point and Measurement Scale Range
4. Mounting Angle
5. Nameplate Data
6. Optional Features
7. Tag and Application

NOTE: Refer to GS 2B-12B1 A to Select and Specify 102 Series Shelf-Mounting Equipment.
Refer to GS 2B-12B1 B to Select and Specify 101 Series Shelf-Mounting Equipment.

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