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Standard Maintenance Procedures for Instrumentation
STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR PRESSURE SWITCH

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1. PURPOSE To provide maintenance and calibration procedure for Pressure Switch

2. SCOPE This SMP applies to authorized engineer or technician performing operation and
maintenance for Pressure Switch
3. DESCRIPTION Pressure Switch install in various area in captive power plant.
4. RESPONSIBILITY Engineer in charge / Shift in charge
5. OHS RISKS NIL
6. SPECIAL SAFETY 1. Obtain Safe work permit (Cold Work Permit).
PRECAUTIONS 2. Ensure not to touch any power terminal
7. SPECIAL PPE Hand Gloves, Eye Glasses, Ear Plug, Safety Helmet
8. SPECIAL 1. IS Multi-meter
TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS 2. Tester
3. Spanner kit
4. Pressure calibrator
9. ENVIRONMENT ASPECT NIL
Before you calibrate your pressure switch, confirm the following:
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1. The setpoint of the pressure switch

2. The dead-band of the switch
Also depressurize and isolate the pressure switch from the process. If opening the switch exposes voltages or energy
that is not intrinsically safe, please follow the specified procedure for your plant. For example, if in an explosive
environment, use a continuously monitoring gas detector to monitor for the presence of explosive gasses.
Calibration
Step 1:
Connect the pressure switch to a pressure calibrator or scandura for air supply source
Step 2:
Use Digital Multimeter (DMM) set to the continuity range to check and verify that the switch contacts are as indicated:
NO (Normally open) and NC (Normally close).
Step 3:
Connect DMM between the normally open contacts (NO) and the common terminal (C) of the switch. The meter should
read "open circuit". Adjust the hand pressure regulator to increase the pressure to the setpoint of the pressure switch
until the contacts change over. The meter should now read "short circuit". Note the pressure reading and write it down.
This pressure is the switch setpoint for a "rising" pressure.
Step 4:
Increase the pressure to the switch to its maximum rating. Slowly reduce the pressure to the switch until the switch
changes over from closed to normally open again. Note and write down this pressure reading. This pressure is the switch
setting for a "falling" pressure. Adjust the screw of pressure switch according the reading in which way you get disturbed
reading from actual reading. Rotate the range adjustment screw clockwise to increase the switching point. Rotating anti-
clockwise will decrease the switching point. Follow Step 1 to Step 4 until you get satisfactory reading.
Step 5:


From the readings you have taken work out the pressure difference between the rising and falling pressure settings. This
is called the "dead-band" of the switch.
To calibrate the switch for a low pressure, go through the steps in this order:
Step 1 to Step 2 to Step 4 to Step 3 to Step 5
Maintenance
Inspections should be carried out at quarterly to yearly intervals depending upon operating conditions. Isolate unit from
process and power and remove lid. Check terminals for tightness. Check for internal condensation and rectify.
It is recommended that the instruments are checked for calibration/operation once a year. However, in critical
applications, micro switch is to be operated and checked more frequently to ensure correct functioning. Instruments are
so designed with rugged components that they seldom require maintenance. Occasional cleaning of moving parts,
checking of the micro switch(s) and ensuring firm electrical contacts at the terminals will provide a long trouble-free
performance.
Process lines are to be periodically checked for accumulation of dust / foreign particles to avoid clogging. Clogging would
render the instrument non-functioning as the sensing element shall not have free movement during pressure
fluctuations. In the case of diaphragm operated instruments, do not attempt dismantling the sensing diaphragm as it
would permanently disturb the factory settings. Special jigs are needed for reassembly and hence replacement is not
recommended at the user end. However, cleaning of the diaphragm chamber can be performed by flushing with a
cleaning fluid, which is compatible with the diaphragm and its housing material. Vent or Drain periodically


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Standard Maintenance Procedures for Instrumentation

STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR PRESSURE SWITCH

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1. PURPOSE To provide maintenance and calibration procedure for Pressure Switch

Before you calibrate your pressure switch, confirm the following:

Dharmik Rana Ashish Asthana Head Instrumentation

STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR PRESSURE SWITCH

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1. The setpoint of the pressure switch

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STANDARD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE FOR PRESSURE SWITCH

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