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 |