Ashcroft A2 Pressure Transmitter
Designed for heavy industrial and hazardous location applications, the Ashcroft® A2 pressure transmitter is a durable instrument that provides considerable specification flexibility in terms of performance, construction and optional features. Specify a base unit from a broad choice of standard ranges, process connections, output signals and electrical terminations or customize the transmitter from a long list of optional features and construction variables.
• Choice of .25, .50 or 1.0% accuracy
• Intrinsically safe and explosion proof approvals
• Pressure ranges from 5 psi through 10,000 psi
• CE mark is standard
• 17-4 pH and 316L SS diaphragm materials available
• 304 SS case in standard, welded or explosion proof construction
• Six output signals to choose from
• Optional absolute pressure ranges available
• Available externally adjustable zero and span access
• FM, UL, CSA and ATEX listings available
• Optional panel meter digital display
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| Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 | Table 4 | Table 5 | Table 6 |
| XX | X | X | XXX | XX | XX |
| Table 1 | Type Configuration |
| A2 | A2 |
| Table 2 | Enclosure |
| S | Basic |
| W | Welded w/out Zero & Span Access |
| Z | Zero & Span Access |
| Y | Welded with Zero & Span Access |
| Table 3 | Accuracy/Temp. Effects |
| A | 0.25%/±1.0%(–4°F to +185°F) |
| B | 0.50%/±2.0%(–4°F to +185°F) |
| C | 1.00%/±2.0%(–4°F to +185°F) |
| Table 4 | Pressure Connection |
| F09 | 9⁄16-18 (1⁄4)-F (Aminco) |
| VF2 | VCR Inlet fitting, 1/4” VCR gland with 9/16-18 female nut |
| VM2 | VCR Inlet fitting, 1/4” VCR gland with 9/16-18 male nut |
| MG4 | G 1⁄2 M |
| F04 | 1⁄2 NPT-F |
| M04 | 1⁄2 NPT-M |
| MEK | 7⁄16-20 SAE-M |
| F02 | 1⁄4 NPT-F |
| M02 | 1⁄4 NPT-M |
| M01 | 1⁄8 NPT-M |
| Table 5 | Output Signal |
| 42 | 4-20mA |
| RM | 0.5-4.5 Vdc Ratio Metric |
| 16 | 1-6 Vdc |
| 10 | 0-10 Vdc |
| 05 | 0-5 Vdc |
| 15 | 1-5 Vdc |
| Table 6 | Electrical Termination |
| M12 Threaded | |
| E1 | with mate, (specify length) |
| M12 Threaded | |
| E2 | with mate, 3´ cable |
| M12 Threaded | |
| E0 | with mate, no cable |
| M12 Threaded | |
| EW | w/o mating conn |
| 1⁄2 NPT | M Conduit |
| C4 | 15´ flying leads (3) |
| 1⁄2 NPT | M Conduit |
| C2 | 3´ flying leads (3) |
| 1⁄2 NPT | M Conduit |
| P7 | (specify length) (3) |
| 1⁄2 NPT | M Conduit |
| C1 | with 3´ pigtail (3) |
| 4 | Pin Bendix Style |
| P2 | with mate, (specify length) (2) |
| 4 | Pin Bendix Style |
| L1 | with mate, 3´ cable (2) |
| 4 | Pin Bendix Style |
| H1 | with mate, no cable (2) |
| 4 | Pin Bendix Style |
| B4 | w/o mating conn (2) |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| D1 | with mate, (specify length) (1) |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| D2 | with mate, 3´ cable (1) |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| D0 | with mate, no cable (1) |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| DN | w/o mating conn. (1) |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| P1 | (specify length) (1 |
| Integral Cable (Pigtail) | |
| F2 | 3 ft shielded cable(1) |
| PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Accuracy, Three Classes (% Span): | Includes non-linearity ±.25 ±0.5 ±1.0 (Terminal Point Method), hysteresis, non-repeatability, zero offset and span setting errors) Best Fit Straight Line* (BFSL): ±.20 ±.40 ±.50 *Add ±.05% for ranges above 5000 psi |
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| Stability: | Sensor Material 316L SS: ±0.1% Span/year Sensor Material 17-4PH: <0.5% Span/year |
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| Durability: | Greater than 10 million cycles | |
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Temperature Limits: | Storage: | –40 to +125°C (–40 to 257°F) |
| Process: | –40 to +125°C (–40 to 257°F) | |
| Operating: | –40 to +125°C (–40 to 257°F) | |
| Compensated: | –20 to +85°C ( –4 to 185°F) | |
| Available: | –40 to +125°C (–40 to 257°F) | |
| Temperature Effects: | –20 to +85°C (–4 to 185°F) • 1.0% of Span for .25% Accuracy Class • 2.0% of Span for .50% and 1.0% Accuracy Classes |
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| Humidity Effects: | No performance effects from 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing, 0-100% RH with "W" enclosure. |
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| FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Response Time: | <2ms | |
| Pressure Ranges: | Vacuum, gauge, compound and absolute pressure from 0-5 psi through 0-10,000. Equivalent ranges in bar available. | |
| Vibration Effect: | Shock: | 100g Peak, 11ms |
| Random: | 10g RMS, 20-2000Hz | |
| Sweep: | 50-2000Hz, 5g peak | |
| Position Effect: | ± 0.02% Typical | |
| CE Mark (standard): | EN 61326:1997 + A1: 1998 Heavy Industrial Immunity Light Industrial/Residential Emission |
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| ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Power Requirements: | Supply Current: <5mA for voltage outputs | |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Case: | Material 304SS | |
| Wetted Materials: | 17-4 SS sensor with 316L SS pressure port or all 316L SS | |
| Diaphragm: | 17-4 pH SS or 316L SS | |
| Standard Process Connections: | 316 SS | |
