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Fisher 846 User Manual

Fisher 846
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Fisher
846 Current-to-Pressure Transducer
Contents
Introduction
Scope of Manual 2.............................
Description 2.................................
Specifications 2...............................
Educational Services 5.........................
Installation 6..................................
Hazardous Area Classifications and Special
Instructions for Safe‐Use and Installation
in Hazardous Locations 7.....................
Mounting 8..................................
Pressure Connections 8........................
Supply Pressure 10.........................
Output Pressure 14........................
Electrical Connections 14.......................
Venting Ports 15..............................
Signal Interruption 15..........................
Calibration 16..................................
Standard Performance:
Full Range Input, Direct Action 18.............
Multirange Performance:
Full Range Input, Direct Action 18.............
Standard Performance:
Split Range Input, Direct Action 19.............
4 to 12 mA Input Signal 19..................
12 to 20 mA Input Signal 19.................
Standard Performance:
Full Range Input, Reverse Action 20............
Multirange Performance:
Full Range Input, Reverse Action 20............
Standard Performance:
Split Range Input, Reverse Action 21...........
4 to 12 mA Input Signal 21..................
12 to 20 mA Input Signal 21.................
Transporting the Module Final Assembly 22.......
Principle of Operation 22........................
Electronic Circuit 22...........................
Magnetic Actuator 23..........................
Pilot Stage 23.................................
Booster Stage 24..............................
Troubleshooting 25.............................
Diagnostic Features 25.........................
Stroke Port 25.............................
Figure 1. Fisher 846 Current‐to‐Pressure Transducer
X0234
Remote Pressure Reading (RPR) 25...........
Using a Frequency Counter to read the
RPR Signal 25.........................
In‐service Troubleshooting 26...................
Troubleshooting in the Shop 29.................
Maintenance 31................................
Module Final Assembly 32......................
Removing the Module Final Assembly 34......
Replacing the Module Final Assembly 35.......
Electronic Circuit Board 36......................
Remote Pressure Reading (RPR) Jumper 36.....
Range Jumper 37..........................
Action 37.................................
Removing the Electronic Circuit Board 37......
Replacing the Electronic Circuit Board 38......
Pilot/Actuator Assembly 38.....................
Action 38.................................
Removing the Pilot/Actuator Assembly 39.....
Replacing the Pilot/Actuator Assembly 39.....
Module Subassembly 40........................
Terminal Compartment 40.....................
Exhaust and Stroke Port Screens 41..............
Parts 42......................................
Instruction Manual
D102005X012
846 Transducer
June 2017

Table of Contents

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Fisher 846 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Model846
CategoryTransducer
Accuracy±0.5% of span
Housing MaterialAluminum
Operating Temperature-40 to 160°F (-40 to 71°C)
MountingPipe

Summary

Introduction

Scope of Manual

Defines the purpose and content of the instruction manual for the 846 transducer.

Product Description

Details the 846 current-to-pressure transducer's function, components, and design.

Product Specifications

Electrical Classification and Certifications

Details hazardous area classifications, electrical housing ratings, and other certifications.

Construction Materials

Describes the materials used for the transducer's housing and O-rings.

Available Options

Lists optional features and accessories for the 846 transducer.

Product Weight

Provides the weight specifications for aluminum and stainless steel housing models.

Educational Services

Installation Guide

Hazardous Location Installation

Details safe use and installation procedures for hazardous environments.

Mounting Procedures

Covers mounting recommendations, torque, and bracket usage for the transducer.

Pressure Connections

Specifies the NPT sizes for supply and output connections and tubing requirements.

Supply Pressure Requirements

Details required air supply quality, pressure, and flow capacity for proper operation.

Electrical Connections

Covers wiring, grounding, conduit connections, and safety precautions for electrical hookup.

Venting Ports and Signal Interruption

Describes stroke and exhaust ports and the effect of signal interruption on output.

Calibration Procedures

Standard Performance: Full Range Input, Direct Action

Calibration steps for standard performance units with full range direct action input.

Multirange Performance: Full Range Input, Direct Action

Calibration steps for multirange units with full range direct action input.

Standard Performance: Split Range Input, Direct Action

Calibration for standard performance units with split range direct action input.

Standard Performance: Full Range Input, Reverse Action

Calibration for standard performance units with full range reverse action input.

Multirange Performance: Full Range Input, Reverse Action

Calibration for multirange units with full range reverse action input.

Standard Performance: Split Range Input, Reverse Action

Calibration for standard performance units with split range reverse action input.

Principle of Operation

Electronic Circuit Operation

Describes how the electronic circuit receives input and interacts with the pressure sensor.

Magnetic Actuator

Explains how the actuator converts electrical current to motion using a coaxial moving magnet.

Pilot Stage Operation

Details the pilot stage's components (nozzles, deflector) and its function in controlling output.

Booster Stage Operation

Describes the booster stage's poppet valve design and pressure gain for output signal control.

Troubleshooting Guide

Diagnostic Features Overview

Highlights stroke port and Remote Pressure Reading (RPR) for fault determination.

Stroke Port Diagnostics

Explains how to use the stroke port to quickly check transducer output and functionality.

Remote Pressure Reading (RPR)

Details the optional RPR feature for remote output pressure monitoring.

In-Service Troubleshooting

Simple checks and procedures for troubleshooting the transducer while it is operational.

Shop Troubleshooting

Procedures for troubleshooting the entire transducer or its subassemblies in a shop environment.

Maintenance Procedures

Module Final Assembly

Details the field-replaceable module, its ports, O-rings, and subassemblies.

Removing the Module Final Assembly

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing the module final assembly from the housing.

Replacing the Module Final Assembly

Procedure for attaching the module cover and reinstalling the module final assembly.

Electronic Circuit Board Details

RPR Jumper Configuration

Explains the RPR jumper's function and positioning for remote pressure reading.

Range Jumper Configuration

Details the range jumper's role in calibration and setting input/output ranges.

Direct and Reverse Action

Explains the difference between direct and reverse action units based on circuit board color and operation.

Removing the Electronic Circuit Board

Instructions for removing the electronic circuit board to inspect the pressure sensor.

Pilot/Actuator Assembly

Pilot/Actuator Assembly Action Identification

Identifies direct vs. reverse action based on diaphragm color in the pilot/actuator assembly.

Removing the Pilot/Actuator Assembly

Procedure for removing the pilot/actuator assembly, including cleaning precautions.

Replacing the Pilot/Actuator Assembly

Steps for correctly installing the pilot/actuator assembly, verifying diaphragm color.

Module Subassembly

Terminal Compartment Details

Exhaust and Stroke Port Screens

Parts Information

Repair Kit Contents

Lists the components included in the standard repair kit.

Detailed Parts List

Lists all available parts for the 846 transducer with key numbers and descriptions.

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