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| Model | Application pdf | Application Description |
| All | API Application Notebook | 64 page API Signal Conditioner Applications Notebook (3.3Mb pdf) or request a free printed copy |
| All | Signal Conditioning | Signal conversion, boosting, alarming, isolation definitions |
| All | Signal Conditioning Terminology | Terms and definitions |
| All with Alarms | Deadband | What is deadband? |
| API Plug In Modules | Industry Cross Reference | Replace Action and Wilkerson Instruments Models |
| All | RFI / EMI | The effects of radio frequency interference (RFI) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) |
| All with Alarms | Relay Protection & EMI Suppression | Switching inductive loads |
| All | Ohm's Law & Wire Resistance | E = I x R |
| All | Ground Loops | What is a ground loop? |
| All with Loop Supplies | Using the Built-In 4-20 mA Loop Power Supply | How to use the 4-20 mA loop power supply built in to API modules |
| Temperature | Common Thermocouple Sensors | List of common thermocouple types |
| All | Frequently Asked Questions | FAQ: Signal conditioning, DC Inputs, Current Loops, RTDs, Thermocouples, Frequency, Strain Gauges, Valve Actuators |
| Model | Application pdf | Process Alarms |
LPI-2 or DPI-2 |
Monitor & Record Mass Flow & Ratio | Gas turbine ground loop prevention |
1040 G SPR |
DC Transmitter with Alarm | Convert 4-20mA to 0-5V, power the input loop, and use an alarm setpoint |
1600 G |
Heater Break Alarm | Monitoring critical heater operation |
6010 G-5A, 1000 G |
Motor Current Monitor & Over Current Shutdown | Monitor and record motor current and provide over current shutdown |
1420 G |
Motor Overheating Alarm & Shutdown | Motor is to be shut down if it exceeds its rated temperature by 10 degrees |
1000 G |
Monitoring Bi-Directional Flow | Alarm Trip Module to select which flow meter is input to a PLC |
1000 G |
pH Transmitter Selection | Alarm Trip Module to select which pH transmitter is input to a PLC |
| Model | Application pdf | Process Automation |
4003 GI, 4408 G A-B |
Milling Machine Automation | Monitor mill cutter motor load and use the feedback signal to optimize material feed rate |
4300 G M01 |
Motor Load Control | Monitor mill cutter motor load to optimize material feed rate |
4300 G Ext Sup |
Monitoring Motor Speed Using a PLC | Using a powered 4-20mA VSD output with a powered 4-20mA PLC input |
4300 G |
Building Heat SCR Control | Convert a 6-9 V Barber-Coleman HVAC control system output to a Robicon 0-10 V SCR control input |
4300 G MO |
Manual Override of Computer Control | Operate a pump at a fixed speed if the computer fails or is shut down for maintenance |
4393 IsoSplitter |
Pharmaceutical Process Validation | Retrofit pahrmaceutical clean rooms so data can be recorded for FDA requirements. |
4393 IsoSplitter |
4-way Signal Splitting | Split one 4-20 mA signal into four isolated 4-20 mA signals |
| Model | Application pdf | Electrical Loads |
| A210 | Power Monitor for Electric Motors | Monitoring electric motor and compressor power consumption in a steel mill. |
A230s |
Power Monitor for Pumps | Monitoring water pump power consumption for a municipal water distribution system.. |
4300 G M01 |
Motor Load Control | Monitor mill cutter motor load to optimize material feed rate |
1040 G SPR |
DC Transmitter with Alarm | Convert 4-20mA to 0-5V, power the input loop, and use an alarm setpoint |
1600 G |
Heater Break Alarm | Monitoring critical heater operation |
6010 G-5A, 1000 G |
Motor Current Monitor & Over Current Shutdown | Monitor and record motor current and provide over current shutdown |
6010 G-5A |
Monitor & Display AC Motor Load | Motor load is to be monitored by a computer & displayed locally |
6010 G-5A |
Monitor Computer & Process Status | Set alarm if power is lost to either process or computer, or if computer locks up |
6010 G-5A |
Monitoring Motor Speed Using Current | Using motor current draw to indicate of motor speed |
| Model | Application pdf | Position |
4003 GI, 4408 G A-B |
Milling Machine Automation | Monitor mill cutter motor load and use the feedback signal to optimize material feed rate |
4003 GI-Ext
Sup |
Controlling Damper Position | Potentiometer output from air damper to 4-20mA input for PLC |
4003 GI |
Manual Burner Control | Convert a potentiometer signal to 4-20 mA for manual burner control for testing. |
4300 G M01 |
Motor Load Control | Monitor mill cutter motor load to optimize material feed rate |
1040 G |
Over-Temperature Alarm with Retransmission | Drive an over-temperature alarm trip, an analog temperature signal for a chart recorder and a PLC input -- for a total required drive of 750 Ωs |
Kinax |
Monitoring Valve Position | Sewage plant drainage door volave postion monitoring |
| Model | Application pdf | Speed, Frequency |
4003 GI, 4408 G A-B |
Milling Machine Automation | Monitor mill cutter motor load and use the feedback signal to optimize material feed rate |
4003 GI |
Manual Burner Control | Convert a potentiometer signal to 4-20 mA for manual burner control for testing. |
4300 G M01 |
Motor Load Control | Monitor mill cutter motor load to optimize material feed rate |
7010 G, 7500 G |
Remote Monitoring of Motor Speed | Monitor mixing machine speed with a computer located 1500 feet away across an electrically noisy area |
6010 G-5A |
Monitoring Motor Speed Using Current | Using motor current draw to indicate of motor speed |
4300 G Ext Sup |
Monitoring Motor Speed Using a PLC | Using a powered 4-20mA VSD output with a powered 4-20mA PLC input |
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PWM Speed Monitor | Convert a PWM engine speed signal toDC signal for engine speed monitoring. |
| Model | Application pdf | Strain Gauges & Weighing |
4058 G, 1090 G |
Chemical Plant | Weighing, mixing, tank level |
4059 G, SUM-100 |
Platform Scale | Scale with 4 load cells |
4058 G |
Cargo Container Weight | Container weighing system installed on dockside crains |
4059 G |
Truck Scale | Scale with 4 load cells. Total weight is to be displayed, printed out and sent to a computer |
4059 G |
Dispensing System Automation | Scale with 3 load cells. Total weight is to be displayed and sent to a PLC |
4059 G |
6-Wire Strain Gauges | Using a six wire bridge with sense leads to compensate for variations in lead resistance |
4051 G, 4058 G, 4059 G |
Troubleshooting Strain Gauge Type Sensors | Troubleshooting a pressure transducer or load cell/strain gauge bridge |
| Model | Application pdf | Temperature Measurement |
| Temperature | Common Thermocouple Sensors | List of common thermocouple types |
4001G SA-B |
Monitor & Control Differential Temperature | Monitor differential temperature across a heat exchanger and provide an output signal for process control computer and a local display |
1420 G |
Motor Overheating Alarm & Shutdown | Motor is to be shut down if it exceeds its rated temperature by 10 degrees |
4001 G SA-B, 3200 G |
Maintain Constant ΔT Across a Heat Exchanger | Maintaining a constant differential temperature across a heat exchanger |
1040 G |
Over-Temperature Alarm with Retransmission | Drive an over-temperature alarm trip, an analog temperature signal for a chart recorder and a PLC input -- for a total required drive of 750 Ωs |
| Model | Application pdf | Pressure |
1090 DIN |
Pumping Pressure Hi/Lo Alarm | Pumping system pressure Hi/Lo pressure alarm |
| DPG1000B | Aviation Pressure Tester | Barfield pressure tester for testing aircraft sensors and for leakdown tests |
| DPG1000B | Life Raft Leak Detection | Cecomp pressure gauge for testing aircraft life rafts for leakdown |
| DPG1000B | Vacuum Chamber Monitoring | Cecomp vacuum gauge for monitoring vacuum chamber for aircraft composite production |
| F16ADA | Monitoring Pump Flow | Monitoring chemical injection pumps for a water treatment facility. |
F16B |
Refrigeration System Pressures | Food store refrigeration system pressures for energy management |
4059 G |
Pressure Sensor vs. Pressure Transmitter | Using a pressure sensor instead of a pressure transmitter for high temperature applications |
4059 G |
Plastics Extruder Melt Pressure | API 4059G converts a Dynisco melt pressure sensor signal to 4-20mA for control and monitoring purposes. |
4408 G A-B, 4300 G, 1000 G |
Phase Separator Water Level Control | Maintain a tank's water level so that there is a 1% ΔP between two pressure sensors |
4300 G Ext Sup |
Monitor Pressure with a PLC | Use a powered 4-20mA pressure transducer output with a powered 4-20mA PLC input |
4051 G M01 |
Pressure System Calibration | Calibrating a pressure monitoring system without having to use external test equipment |
4051 G M02 |
Pressure Transducer Calibration | Calibrating a pressure transducer with an internal calibration resistor |
4051 G, 4058 G, 4059 G |
Troubleshooting Strain Gauge Type Sensors | Troubleshooting a pressure transducer or load cell/strain gauge bridge with wire color codes |
| Model | Application pdf | Flow Measurement |
4440 G |
Air Flow Measurement | Pitot tube, P/I converter and API Square Root Extractor |
1000 G |
Monitoring Bi-Directional Flow | Alarm Trip Module to select which flow meter is input to a PLC |
7580 G |
HVAC Variable Air Volume Control | Convert frequency output of controller to 1-10V for exhaust air valve |
LPI-2 or DPI-2 |
Monitor & Record Mass Flow & Ratio | Gas turbine ground loop prevention |
7010 G |
Hall-Effect Flow Sensor | Convert square wave output of sensor to 4-20mA input for PLC and local display |
7580 G |
Control and Record Water Flow | Convert flow meter frequency output to 4-20mA for control & recorder input |
4300 G |
Monitor Product Moved by Conveyor | Power 4-20mA rate sensor & output 4-20mA for control, computer input & local display |
1000 G, 4003 G-IS, 3200 G |
Fail Safe Valve Control | Command valve to full open If PLC 4-20mA signal is lost |
3200 G-M420 |
Flow Control with Flow Meter Feedback | Operate a valve to accurately control the flow of liquid chemical in a pipeline where the feedback signal is 4-20 mA from a flow meter |
7580 G, 1080 G |
Auto-Ranging Flow Meter | Automatic selection of flow meter for input to PLC |
7500 G-M02 |
Monitoring & Totalizing Flow | Add a totalizer to a process flow monitoring system |
7580 G, 7500 G-M02 |
Monitoring & Totalizing Flow Meter Output | Add a totalizer to a process flow monitoring system |
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