Product Bulletin

34.3:C1
D103291X012
May 2009 C1 Controllers and Transmitters

FisherR C1 Series Pneumatic Controllers and

Transmitters
FisherR C1 Series controllers and transmitters
continue the tradition of durable and dependable
Fisher pressure instrumentation while addressing
air/gas consumption concerns. The C1 Series is
used wherever durable and dependable pressure
instrumentation is required. The use of this product
in demanding applications, such as those found in
chemical process, gas, and oil production industries,
demonstrates its versatility. The new patent pending
design can reduce steady-state air/gas consumption
to as little as 1/10th that of previous products.

C1 Series controllers, shown in figure 1, compare

sensed process pressure (or differential pressure)
with an operator-adjusted set point, and send a
pneumatic signal to an adjacent control element that
maintains the process pressure at or near the set
point value. C1 Series transmitters sense process
variables and send out a pneumatic signal, usually
to an indicating or recording device that directly
indicates the process measurement. W9263-1

Unless otherwise noted, all NACE references are to Figure 1. FisherR C1 Pneumatic Controller Yoke-Mounted on
Control Valve Actuator
NACE MR0175−2002.
D Mounting Versatility—Install the case on a
Features panel, wall or pipestand, as well as directly on the
control valve actuator.
D Wide Range of Sensing Elements—A
Bourdon tube is available for high pressures or D Reduced Maintenance Costs—A spring-out
bellows for vacuum and low pressures. Either kind of cleaning wire, shown in figure 5, provides for
sensing element can be installed in the case with the in-service cleaning of the relay orifice.
controller or transmitter. Two interchangeable
ranges of output bellows and gauges also are D Proportional-Only, Proportional-Plus-Reset,
available. and Differential Gap Configurable—The C1
controller can be configured to provide various
modes of control.
D Reduced Air/Gas Consumption—The C1
pneumatic controller is an energy efficient choice, D Field Reversible—Switch action from direct to
helping to improve profits and uptime. reverse or vice versa without additional parts. As
illustrated in figure 4, transfer the reversing block to
D Sour Service Capability—Materials are the opposite side of the flapper, invert the
available for applications handling sour process proportional band assembly and change the
fluids. These constructions comply with the feedback bellows tubing connections.
metallurgical requirements of NACE MR0175-2002.
Environmental restrictions may apply. (Features continued on page 3)
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Specifications
Available Configurations 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig): 0.12 normal m3/hour
(4.5 scfh)
See table 1
Supply and Output Connections
Input Signal 1/4 NPT internal
Pressure
Supply and Output Pressure Gauge Ranges
Type: J Gauge pressure, J vacuum,
J compound pressure, or J differential pressure See table 5
of a liquid or gas
Limits: See table 2 or 3 Proportional Band Adjustment
For Proportional and Proportional-Plus-Reset
Controllers:
Output Signal
0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) Output: Full output
Proportional or Proportional-Plus-Reset pressure change adjustable from 2 to 100% of the
Controllers and Transmitters: J 0.2 to 1.0 bar sensing element range.
(3 to 15 psig) or J 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig) 0.4 to 2.0 bar (6 to 30 psig) Output: Full output
pneumatic pressure signal pressure change adjustable from 4 to 100% of the
Differential Gap Controllers: J 0 and 1.4 bar sensing element range.
(0 and 20 psig) or J 0 and 2.4 bar (0 and 35 psig)
pneumatic pressure signal Differential Gap Adjustment
Action: Control action is field reversible between For Differential Gap Controllers: Full output
J direct (increasing sensed pressure produces pressure change adjustable from 15% to 100% of
increasing output signal) and J reverse sensing element range
(increasing sensed pressure produces decreasing
output signal). Reset Adjustment
For Proportional-Plus-Reset Controllers:
Supply Pressure Requirements(1) Adjustable from 0.01 to 74 minutes per repeat
See table 4 (100 to 0.01 repeats per minute)

Zero Adjustment (Transmitters Only)

Supply Pressure Medium
Continuously adjustable to position span of less
Air or natural gas than 100% anywhere within the sensing element
Air Quality: Supply pressure must be clean, dry range
air that meets the requirements of ISA Standard
7.0.01. A maximum 40 micrometer particle size in Span Adjustment (Transmitters Only)
the air system is acceptable. Further filtration Full output pressure change adjustable from 6 to
down to 5 micrometer particle size is 100% of process sensing element range
recommended. Lubricant content is not to exceed
1 ppm weight (w/w) or volume (v/v) basis. Performance
Condensation in the air supply should be Repeatability: 0.5% of sensing element range
minimized Dead Band (Except Differential Gap
Controllers(4)): 0.1% of output span
Natural Gas: Natural gas must be clean, dry,
Typical Frequency Response at 100%
oil-free, and noncorrosive. H2S content should not
Proportional Band.
exceed 20 ppm.
Output to Actuator: 0.7 Hz and 110 degree phase
shift with 1850 cm3 (113 inches3) volume actuator
Steady-State Air Consumption(2,3) at mid-stroke
Output to Positioner Bellows: 9 Hz and 130
0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig): 0.08 normal m3/hour degree phase shift with 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15
(3 scfh) psig) output to 33 cm3 ( 2 inches3 ) bellows
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Specifications (continued)
Ambient Operating Temperature Limits(1) Housing
J Standard Construction: −40 to 93_C (−40 to Designed to NEMA 3 (Weatherproof) and IEC 529
200_F) IP54 Specifications

Typical Ambient Temperature Operating Hazardous Area Classification

Influence
Complies with the requirements of ATEX Group II
Proportional Control only: Output pressure Category 2 Gas and Dust
changes ±3.0% of sensing element rating for
each 28_C (50_F) change in temperature
between −40 and 71_C (−40 and 160_F) for a
controller set at 100% proportional band
Reset Control only: Output pressure changes Construction Materials
±2.0% of sensing element rating for each 28_C See tables 2, 3, and 6
(50_F) change in temperature between −40 and
71_C (−40 and 160_F) for a controller set at 100%
proportional band Approximate Weight
Transmitters only: Output pressure changes 8.2 kg (18 pounds)
±3.0% of sensing element rating for each 28_C
(50_F) change in temperature between −40 and
71_C (−40 and 160_F) for a transmitter set at Options
100% span J Stainless steel bellows
NOTE: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 − Process Instrument Terminology.
1. The pressure and temperature limits in this document, and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.
2. Normal m3/hr: normal cubic meters per hour (m3/hr, 0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute). Scfh: standard cubic feet per hour (ft3/hr, 60_F and 14.7 psig).
3. To convert from air flow rate to natural gas flow rate multiply by 1.29.
4. An adjustable differential gap (differential gap controllers) is equivalent to an adjustable deadband.

Table 1. Available Configurations

AVAILABLE CONFIGURATIONS
PRESSURE
DESCRIPTION(1) Bourdon Tube Bellows Sensing Element
Sensing Element Differential
Gauge Pressure
(Gauge Pressure Only) Pressure
Proportional controller
C1D
Without anti-reset windup
Proportional-plus-reset controller
With anti-reset windup C1P C1B −−−
Differential-gap controller −−−
Transmitter C1D
1. See figure 5 and 6 for construction details.

Features (continued) Principle of Operation

The pressure connections to the controller depend
D Easy, More Accurate Adjustments—Make upon the type of pressure sensing, gauge or
pressure set point, proportional band, and reset differential. Gauge pressure controllers use either a
changes with simple dial-knob controls that help to Bourdon tube or bellows as the sensing element.
assure positive settings. Differential pressure controllers use two bellows to
sense differential pressure.
D Sensitive Response—Area ratio of large relay The key to C1 controller operation is the
diaphragm to small relay diaphragm permits small pressure-balanced relay with its yoked
nozzle pressure changes to induce much greater double-diaphragm assembly, shown in figure 2 or 3.
output pressure changes. The relay is connected so that supply pressure

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Table 2. Bourdon Tube Pressure Ranges and Materials

PRESSURE RANGES(1) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE STATIC PRESSURE LIMITS(2)
Standard With Optional Travel Stop(3) MATERIAL
Bar Psig Bar Psig Bar Psig
0 to 2.0 0 to 30 2.0 30 3.3 48
0 to 4.0 0 to 60 4.0 60 6.6 96
0 to 7.0 0 to 100 7.0 100 11 160
0 to 14 0 to 200 14 200 19 280
0 to 20 0 to 300 20 300 29 420
0 to 40 0 to 600(4) 40 600 50 720
0 to 70 0 to 1000(4) 70 1000 83 1200 316 Stainless Steel
0 to 100 0 to 1500(4) 100 1500 115 1650
0 to 200 0 to 3000 200 3000 230 3300
0 to 350 0 to 5000 350 5000 380 5500
0 to 550 0 to 8000 550 8000 550 8000
0 to 700 0 to 10,000 700 10,000 700 10,000
1. Range marked on Bourdon tube may be in kPa (1 bar = 100 kPa).
2. Bourdon tube may be pressured to limit shown without permanent zero shift.
3. With travel stop set at 110% of the range.
4. These Bourdon tubes are also available in N05500 nickel alloy for sour service.

Table 3. Bellows Pressure Ranges and Materials

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
STATIC PRESSURE LIMITS(1)
Brass Stainless Steel
PRESSURE RANGES
Construction Construction
Bar Psig Bar Psig
0 to 150 mbar (0 to 60 inch wc) 1.4 20 −−− −−−
Vacuum 0 to 340 mbar (0 to 10 inch Hg) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
0 to 1.0 bar (0 to 30 inch Hg) 2.8 40 6.9 100
75 mbar vac. to 75 mbar (30 inch wc vac. to 30 inch wc) 1.4 20 6.9 100
Compound
500 mbar vac. to 500 mbar (15 inch Hg vac. to 7.5 psig) 2.8 40 6.9 100
pressure
1.0 bar vac. to 1.0 bar (30 inch Hg vac. to 15 psig) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
Gauge 0 to 150 mbar (0 to 60 inch wc) 1.4 20 −−− −−−
pressure 0 to 250 mbar(2) (0 to 100 inch wc) 1.4 20 −−− −−−
0 to 350 mbar(3) (0 to 140 inch wc) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
0 to 0.35 bar (0 to 5 psig) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
Positive 0 to 0.5 bar (0 to 7.5 psig) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
pressure
0 to 0.7 bar (0 to 10 psig) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
0 to 1.0 bar (0 to 15 psig) 2.8 40 6.9 100
0 to 1.4 bar (0 to 20 psig) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
0 to 2.0 bar (0 to 30 psig) 2.8 40 6.9 100
0 to 200 mbar (0 to 80 inch wc) 1.4 20 −−− −−−
0 to 0.7 bar (0 to 10 psi) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
Differential pressure(4)
0 to 1.4 bar (0 to 20 psi) 2.8 40 −−− −−−
0 to 2.0 bar (0 to 30 psi) −−− −−− 6.9 100
1. Bellows may be pressured to limit shown without permanent zero shift.
2. C1B transmitter only.
3. Except C1B transmitter.
4. The overrange limit for these sensing elements is a differential pressure equal to the maximum allowable static pressure limit.

Table 4. Supply Pressure Data

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SUPPLY
NORMAL OPERATING SUPPLY
OUTPUT SIGNAL PRESSURE TO PREVENT
PRESSURE(1)
INTERNAL PART DAMAGE(2)
Bar Psig Bar Psig Bar Psig
3 to 15 or
0.2 to 1.0 or 0 and 1.4 differential gap 1.4 20 2.8 40
0 and 20 differential gap
6 to 30 or
0.4 to 2.0 or 0 and 2.4 differential gap 2.4 35 2.8 40
0 and 35 differential gap
1. If this pressure is exceeded, control may be impaired.
2. If this pressure is exceeded, damage to the controller may result.

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Table 5. Supply and Output Pressure Gauge Ranges
0.2 TO 1.0 BAR (3 TO 15 PSIG) OR 0.4 TO 2.0 BAR (6 TO 30 PSIG) OR
GAUGE SCALE
0 AND 1.4 BAR (0 AND 20 PSIG) OUTPUT 0 AND 2.4 BAR (0 AND 35 PSIG) OUTPUT
0 to 30 psig 0 to 60 psig
Single 0 to 2 kg/cm2 0 to 4 kg/cm2
0 to 200 kPa 0 to 400 kPa
Dual 0 to 30 psig/0 to 200 kPa 0 to 60 psig/0 to 400 kPa
Triple 0 to 30 psig/0 to 2 kg/cm2/0 to 2 bar 0 to 60 psig/0 to 4 kg/cm2/0 to 4 bar

Table 6. Construction Materials

PART MATERIAL
In contact with Bourdon tube Stainless steel, or N05500 nickel alloy
process Sensing bellows Brass or stainless steel
Pressure block Stainless steel
Control tubing (from pressure block to sensing element
Stainless steel
and to optional process pressure gauge)
In contact with All other interior tubing Stainless steel
operating Copper (with or without PVC plastic lining), stainless steel, or
medium Exterior tubing
synthetic rubber
Exterior fittings Brass or stainless steel
Nozzle and reversing block Zinc/stainless steel
Relay springs and spring plate Steel
Relay diaphragms Nitrile/nylon (standard) or polyacrylate/nylon (high-temperature)
Other metal relay parts, proportional bellows,
Aluminum/stainless steel
and exhaust/reset bellows
Reset valve assembly and differential relief valve if used Zinc/steel/ceramic
O-rings Nitrile (standard) or fluorocarbon (high-temperature)
Gaskets Chloroprene (standard) or silicone (high-temperature)
Other Case and adjustment dial Aluminum
Cover Aluminum, except glass for gauge windows
Flapper Stainless steel
Control link N04400 nickel alloy and/or stainless steel
Flexure and pressure/ setting adjustment assemblies Aluminum/steel/stainless steel/plastic
Calibration adjustor Zinc
O-rings Nitrile

bleeds through the fixed orifice before escaping valve to close at the exhaust end and to open at the
through the nozzle. The nozzle pressure registers on inlet end. Additional supply pressure flows through
the large relay diaphragm, and loading pressure the relay chamber to increase the loading pressure
(controller output) on the small relay diaphragm. on the control valve actuator. A decreasing process
pressure with direct action (or increasing pressure
Steady-state sensed process pressure holds the with reverse action) produces a nozzle-flapper
Bourdon tube steady in relation to the nozzle. This opening that bleeds off pressure on the large relay
allows pressure to escape between the nozzle and diaphragm. This causes the relay valve inlet to close
beam-flapper assembly at the same rate it bleeds and the exhaust to open, thus exhausting loading
through the orifice. pressure from the actuator.

A change in the process pressure moves the beam Proportional-Only Controllers

and flapper with respect to the nozzle by either The controller output pressure change feeds back to
expanding or contracting the Bourdon tube arc. An the proportional bellows, countering the pressure
increasing process pressure with direct action (or change in the nozzle and equalizing the relay
decreasing pressure with reverse action) produces a diaphragm pressure differential. The relay valve
nozzle-flapper restriction that increases the loading maintains a new loading pressure according to the
on the large relay diaphragm. This causes the relay change in sensed pressure.

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CONSTANT SUPPLY
PRESSURE INLET END OF
RELAY VALVE
SMALL DIAPHRAGM
LARGE DIAPHRAGM PRESSURE-SETTING KNOB
EXHAUST
RESTRICTION PRESSURE SETTING DIAL
EXHAUST END OF RELAY
RESET
BOURDON TUBE RESET BELLOWS BELLOWS
PROPORTIONAL
BAND ADJUSTMENT
FIXED NOZZLE KNOB
PIVOT

TO FINAL
CONTROL
ELEMENT VENT

BEAM AND
FLAPPER
CANTILEVER
PROPORTIONAL SPRING PROPORTIONAL
BELLOWS BELLOWS
RESET
VALVE

SENSED
PRESSURE

PROPORTIONAL-ONLY PROPORTIONAL-PLUS-RESET
CONTROLLER CONTROLLER

SENSED PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE NOZZLE PRESSURE RESET PRESSURE

GE23696
GE34724-A
E1062

Figure 2. Schematic of Reverse-Acting Proportional-Only and Proportional-Plus-Reset Controllers

If the proportional band adjustment is at its Anti-Reset Windup

maximum setting, the cantilever spring in the
proportional band assembly has a low spring rate, C1 controllers with anti-reset windup have an
allowing more feedback motion to be transferred adjustable and reversible differential relief valve to
from the proportional bellows for a change in output provide anti-reset windup. As shown in figure 3, the
pressure. As the effective length of the cantilever is proportional pressure registers rapidly on the spring
reduced, its spring rate increases, causing less side of the relief valve diaphragm as well as in the
feedback motion from proportional bellows. Setting proportional bellows. Reset pressure registers slowly
the proportional band knob to its maximum results in on the opposite side of the relief valve diaphragm.
a proportional band of 100%. The lower the As long as controller output pressure changes are
proportional band adjustment, the shorter the slow enough for normal proportional and reset
effective length of the cantilever spring. The spring action, the relief valve spring keeps the relief valve
rate of the cantilever spring increases as its length diaphragm from opening. However, a large or rapid
shortens, allowing less motion to be transferred from decrease in controller output pressure causes the
the bellows to the beam and flapper for a given relay to rapidly exhaust loading pressure from the
change in output pressure. control element, and also from the proportional
system and spring side of the relief diaphragm. If this
Proportional-Plus-Reset Controllers decrease on the spring side of the diaphragm is
Additionally, all proportional-plus-reset C1 Series greater than the relief valve spring setting, the
controllers have a two-way reset restriction valve diaphragm will move off the relief valve orifice and
that channels proportional pressure into a reset permit the reset pressure on the opposite side of the
bellows to oppose the proportional bellows action. relief valve diaphragm to bleed rapidly into the
The action of this reset pressure occurs on a proportional system. The anti-reset windup action
delayed basis. The reset valve can be adjusted to also can be reversed to relieve with an increasing
vary the time of delay. proportional pressure.

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CONSTANT SUPPLY
DIFFERENTIAL
PRESSURE
RELIEF VALVE

PRESSURE-
SETTING KNOB
EXHAUST RESTRICTION
PRESSURE
SETTING DIAL

RESET BELLOWS

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ADJUSTMENT
KNOB

TO FINAL
CONTROL
ELEMENT

CANTILEVER
SPRING RESET VALVE
PROPORTIONAL
BELLOWS

SENSED
PRESSURE

SENSED PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE NOZZLE PRESSURE RESET PRESSURE

GE23697-A
GE34724-A
E1063-1

Figure 3. Schematic of Reverse-Acting Proportional-Plus-Reset Controller with Anti-Reset Windup

Differential Gap Controllers process pressure, transmitter output pressure is a

proportional measure of the process pressure. The
In C1 differential gap controllers, feedback pressure proportional band adjustment determines the span of
does not counteract the change in flapper position. the transmitter and the pressure setting mechanism
Instead, the output pressure is piped to the bellows determines the zero of the transmitter.
located on the side of the beam and flapper opposite
the nozzle. Feedback pressure now reinforces the
flapper movement by the sensed pressure change.
This construction causes the controller output to Construction Features
switch from full supply pressure to zero pressure or
vice versa. The difference between the process
pressure when the controller output switches to zero
and the process pressure when the controller
switches to maximum is the differential gap.
Adjusting the proportional band adjustment adjusts Rugged Service Capability
the width of the gap; adjusting the set point positions
the gap within the process pressure range. The case and cover are made of weather resistant,
die-cast aluminum. Stainless steel tubing and fitting
materials provide the capability for operation in
Transmitters ammonia and similar corrosive service conditions.
Action of a pneumatic transmitter is similar to that of Optional materials for relay diaphragms and other
a proportional-only controller. Since the output soft parts permit operation at ambient temperatures
pressure of the transmitter has no effect on the up to 93_C (200_F).

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PROPORTIONAL TUBING PROPORTIONAL TUBING

RELAY TUBING
RELAY TUBING
BELLOWS
REVERSING BLOCK
PROPORTIONAL
BAND ASSY DIRECT ACTING POSITION

FLAPPER/SCREW
FLAPPER/SCREW

REVERSE BELLOWS PROPORTIONAL

ACTING POSITION BAND ASSY

REVERSING BLOCK

REVERSE ACTING DIRECT ACTING

GE28263-A
E1064-1 PROPORTIONAL-ONLY CONTROLLER OR TRANSMITTER

PROPORTIONAL TUBING PROPORTIONAL TUBING

RELAY TUBING RELAY TUBING

REVERSING BLOCK
BELLOWS
PROPORTIONAL BAND
ASSY
DIRECT ACTING POSITION

FLAPPER/SCREW FLAPPER/SCREW

REVERSE ACTING
POSITION PROPORTIONAL BAND ASSY
REVERSING BLOCK BELLOWS

REVERSE ACTING DIRECT ACTING

GE34724-A DIFFERENTIAL-GAP CONTROLLER

E1066-1

Figure 4. Conversion from Reverse to Direct Action or Proportional to Differential Gap

Low-Pressure Precision by the sensed pressure change. This reinforcement

Bellows sensing constructions provide better completely opens the relay valve either to full supply
accuracy in low-pressure, vacuum, or compound pressure or to full exhaust, allowing no in-between
throttling. To change from a proportional to a
ranges. Two sensing bellows are used where an
important variable is the difference between two differential gap controller, or vice versa, just reverse
sensed pressures. the tubing connection on the mounting base and
invert the proportional band assembly, as shown in
figure 4.
Conversion From Proportional To Differential
Gap Control
Reverse/Direct Conversion
The C1 controller can be configured to provide
differential gap (on-off control) rather than Switching the action from reverse to direct or vice
proportional control. The proportional bellows is versa is done by moving the reversing block and
connected so that feedback pressure pushes the feedback bellows connection and inverting the
beam and flapper in the same direction as caused proportional band assembly as shown in figure 4.

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PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT
SPRING-OUT
PRESSURE DESIGN MINIMIZES
CLEANING
BLOCK RELAY BACKLASH FOR MORE
WIRE
AND TUBING ORIFICE POSITIVE SETTINGS

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ASSEMBLY

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ASSEMBLY KNOB

REVERSING VENTED PROPORTIONAL

BLOCK BELLOWS BELLOWS

REVERSE-ACTING FISHERR C1 CONTROLLER

PROPORTIONAL

HIGH-VISIBILITY
DIAL ON RESET VALVE

PROPORTIONAL
BELLOWS

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ASSEMBLY

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ASSEMBLY
KNOB

RESET
REVERSE-ACTING FISHER C1 CONTROLLER BELLOWS FISHER C1 ANTI-RESET WINDUP
PROPORTIONAL-PLUS-RESET ASSEMBLY DETAIL
GE28280-B
GE28281-B
GE31718-A
E1056

Figure 5. FisherR C1 Series Constructions

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CONTROLLER
SENSING BELLOWS
LOADING
PRESSURE ALTERNATE LOADING
BELLOWS SPRING
GAUGE PRESSURE GAUGE
FISHERR 670
SERIES OR 671
MANUAL LOADER
WITH THREE-WAY
CHANGEOVER
LOADING PRESSURE VALVE
OUTPUT FROM
CONTROLLER ALTERNATE
LOADING
PRESSURE
SOURCE
TO ACTUATOR AND VALVE
A2111-2 / IL

Figure 7. Schematic of Manual Backup Changeover Hookup

The differential relief valve has a range of 0.14 to 0.4

bar (2 to 7 psig) and, unless ordered otherwise, is
set by the factory to relieve at a 0.3 bar (5 psi)
difference between proportional and reset pressures.
GE34727-B
E1057

BELLOWS DETAILS
Manual Backup
HIGH-PRESSURE SENSING BELLOWS As shown in figure 7, a Fisher 670 or 671 Series
LOW-PRESSURE panel-mounted loading regulator with changeover
SENSING BELLOWS
valve permits switching to an alternate loading
pressure, if a C1 controller experiences supply
pressure failure or other malfunction.

Continuous Indication of Process Pressure

Replacing the supply pressure gauge on a pressure
controller or transmitter by a process pressure
gauge permits indicating process pressure in one of
the ranges shown in table 7. To obtain a supply
pressure indication, install a gauge on the supply
regulator. The process pressure gauge must be
specially ordered and comes with brass trim
standard in all ranges and stainless steel trim
optional in some ranges. Adding a process pressure
gauge in the field also requires a special control
GE35157
pressure block. A process pressure gauge cannot be
E1058
added to controllers or transmitters that use a
DIFFERENTIAL BELLOWS DETAILS differential bellows for sensing pressure.
Figure 6. Bellows Details

Bourdon Tube Protection

Anti-Reset Windup All Bourdon tube constructions are available with

one or both of the following protective devices:
The anti-reset windup capability of C1 controllers
provides quick equalization of reset and proportional D Barrier Protector for Corrosive or Clogging
pressures. This capability reduces overshoot and the Process Fluids—A sealed and fluid-filled barrier
time required for a system to return to the pressure (described in Fisher product bulletin 39:025) may be
setting after large changes in sensed pressure. This installed between the process and the Bourdon tube.
feature is useful when slow reset and broad The barrier fluid transmits sensed pressure on a
proportional band settings are used. one-to-one basis into the Bourdon tube.

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Table 7. Optional Process Pressure Gauges
SENSING ELEMENT GAUGE RANGE(1)
0 to 30 psig(2)
0 to 60 psig
0 to 160 psig
Bourdon tube Positive pressure
0 to 300 psig(2)
0 to 600 psig FISHERR
0 to 1000 psig C1 SERIES
CONTROLLER FISHER 657
Bellows Positive pressure 0 to 30 psig(2) ACTUATOR
1. Consult your Emerson Process Management sales office for gauges in other units.
2. Also available in stainless steel trim. FISHER
67 SERIES
FILTER
D Travel Stop for Bourdon Tube—The stop REGULATOR

limits Bourdon tube overtravel when momentary

surges in the sensed pressure exceed the Bourdon
tube rating. Although it does not permit accurate
control or transmission of a pressure higher than the
upper range limit listed in table 2, this stop does
permit Bourdon tube overpressuring to the maximum
static pressure shown in table 2 without damage.

Installation GE33947−A
E1086

A C1 controller or transmitter normally comes Figure 8. Typical Yoke Mounting

installed on a final control element or indicating
device or equipped for separate surface or pipestand 3. Ambient temperature
mounting. Usually, a control valve with just a 4. Pressure in process vessel (if closed)
controller or transmitter and one supply regulator
has the controller/transmitter and regulator 5. Type number, orientation, and other applicable
yoke-mounted on opposite sides of the actuator as descriptions of control or indicating device(s).
shown in figure 8. Nipple mounting of the supply
regulator (if desired) is available. Specify such
Construction
mounting if the opposite yoke boss of an actuator
will be occupied by a positioner. Refer to the Specifications and the Construction
Features sections. Review the description for each
specification, construction feature, and in the
Install the controller or transmitter so that the vent referenced tables. Specify the desired selection
points down. Figure 9 illustrates the vent location, whenever there is a choice.
the location of all case connections, dimensions, and
mounting information. Always specify the complete type number of the C1
controller or transmitter, direct or reverse action,
supply pressure regulator, and other desired
equipment. On controllers with anti-reset windup,
Ordering Information specify whether the differential relief valve is to
relieve with falling or rising output.

Application Note
When ordering, specify: Neither Emerson, Emerson Process
Management, nor any of their affiliated
1. Type of service, such as pressure reduction or entities assumes responsibility for the
pressure relief, throttling or differential gap. selection, use, or maintenance of any
product. Responsibility for the
selection, use, and maintenance of any
2. Composition, pressure, and temperature of product remains with the purchaser
measured variable(s). and end-user

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180.8
(7.12)

23.1
(0.91)
241.3
(9.50)

CASE TAPPED
1/4 NPT 37.6
FOR VENT (1.48)
238.1
15.9 60.3 DIA (9.38) DETAIL OF PROPORTIONAL-PLUS-RESET
(0.62) (2.38)
CONTROLLER WITH ANTI-RESET
WINDUP RELIEF VALVE

RIGHT SIDE VIEW SHOWING

PIPESTAND MOUNTING FRONT VIEW

63.5 63.5
29.4 (2.50) (2.50)
(1.16) 1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT
1/4 NPT 215.9
(8.50)

65.8 50.8
6.35 (2.59) (2.00) 218.9
(0.25)
50.8 (8.62)
DIA
SCREWS (2.00)
23.1 23.1
(0.97) (0.97) 14.3 R
(0.56)

79.4
(3.12) 69.1 1/4 NPT PANEL CUTOUT DIMENSIONS
142.7 (2.72) FOR PANEL MOUNTING
122.2
(5.62)
(4.81)
FLUSH PANEL 122.2
MOUNTING (4.81)
SURFACE MOUNTING
mm
(INCH)
LEFT SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW
E1053

Figure 9. Dimensions

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