Instruction Manual

DA12 Differential Pressure Gauge

Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions
2. Intended Applications
3. Product Description and Functions
4. Installation
5. Commissioning
6. Maintenance
7. Transport
8. Service
9. Accessories
10. Disposal
11. Specifications
12. Dimensions
13. Ordering Code
14. Supplier Declaration

1. Safety Instructions 1.3. Risks of Disregarding Safety Instruc-

tions
1.1. General
Disregarding safety instructions, use of this pro-
This manual contains detailed duct for purposes for which it is not intended, and/
information about the product, or operation of this product outside the limits spe-
and instructions for its installati- cified for any of its technical parameters, can result
on, operation and maintenance. in harm to persons, the environment, or the plant
Operators and other technical on which it is installed. Fischer Mess- und Regel-
personnel responsible for the equipment must technik GmbH will not be responsible for conse-
read this thoroughly before attempting to install or quences in such circumstances.
operate this equipment. A copy of this manual
must always be kept accessible at the place of 1.4. Safety Instructions for Operators
BA_GB_DA12.fm

work for reference by concerned personnel. Safety instructions for the proper use of this pro-
Chapter 1 (sections 1.2 through 1.7) contains ge- duct must be followed. This information must be
neral as well as specific safety instructions. Chap- available at all times to by personnel responsible
ters 2 through 10, covering topics ranging from for installation, operation, maintenance and in-
intended purpose of the equipment to its final dis- spection of this product. Adequate steps must be
posal, also include important points relating to taken to prevent the occurrence of hazardous con-
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safety. Overlooking or ignoring any of these safety ditions that can be caused by electric energy and
points can endanger humans and animals, and the convertible energy of the process media. Such
possibly cause damage to other equipment. conditions can, for example, be the result of impro-
per electrical or process connections. Detailed in-
1.2. Personnel Qualification formation is available in relevant published norms
Personnel responsible for installation, operation, (DIN EN, UVW in Germany; and equivalents in
maintenance and inspection of this product must other countries), industrial standards
have the qualifications, training and experience such as DVWG, Ex-, GL-, VDE guide-
necessary to carry out such work on this type of lines, as well as regulations of the local
equipment. authorities (e.g., EVUs in Germany).
1.5. Modifications Forbidden 3.2. Principles of Operation
Modification or other technical alteration of the product is This differential pressure instrument is based on a rug-
not permissible. This also applies to the use of unautho- ged and uncomplicated diaphragm movement, suitable
rized spare parts for repair / maintenance of the product. for overpressure-, partial vacuum- and differential pres-
Any modifications to this product, if and as necessary, sure measurements. Operating principle of system is
should be done only by Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik identical for all applications of this type.
GmbH.
In a state of balance, forces of springs on both sides of
1.6. Operational Restrictions diaphragm are balanced. Pressure or differential pressu-
The operational reliability of the product is guaranteed re to be measured creates an unbalanced force of
only when used for intended purposes. The product must springs for measuring range until a new balance is rea-
be selected and configured for use specifically with defi- ched.
ned process media. The limiting values of operating pa- When subjected to excessive pressure, diaphragm rests
rameters, as given in the product specification sheet, on metal supporting plates.
must never be crossed. A centre-mounted tappet transfers motion of the dia-
phragm system to indicator movement.
1.7. Safety Considerations during Installation and
Maintenance 4. Installation
The safety instructions given in this manual, existing na-
The instrument is intended for wallmounting by default. It
tional regulations relating to accident prevention, and the
can be mounted immediately by 3 fastening elements ca-
internal safety rules and procedures of the user organi-
sted on housing. Optional panel mounting with panel
zation regarding safety during installation, operation and
mounting device DZ11 (see 9.). The instrument is factory
servicing must all be followed meticulously.
calibrated while mounted upright, pressure ports down-
It is the responsibility of the users to ensure that only sui-
ward. No other mounting orientation is allowed.
tably qualified and experienced technical personnel are
used for installation, operation and servicing of this
To ensure safety during installation and maintenance in-
equipment.
tegrate adequate shut-off valves. By recommended
accessories (see. 9.) like three- and four-spindle shut-off
2. Intended Applications and equalizing valves DZ13/14 the instrument can be
This differential pressure measuring instrument is inten-
ded as an indicator for differential pressure measure- • depressurized or shut down,
ment. The product must be used only for applications
• cut off a plant to enable controlling or repairing,
and under conditions specified by the manufacturer.
Please confer with Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik prior • operational checked on site.
to using this transmitter along with polluted or aggressive
4.1. Process connections
media. For use with this media it needs to be adapted in
every part with direct contact to the media. • Only qualified technicians authorized for this type of
work should undertake installation.
3. Product Description and Functions • Only for intended mechanical process connection (for
model information see Type Plate of instrument).
3.1. Block Schematic Diagram
• Ensure that process equipment and pressure lines
are at atmospheric pressure before making pressure
connections.
• The instrument should be provided with suitable pro-
tection against pressure surges (e.g., snubber or pul-
sation damper).
1. Pressure chamber • Ensure that the mechanical configuration and materi-
2. Movement
3. Tappet
als of construction of the instrument are compatible
4. Measuring springs with the process media.
5. Measuring
diaphragm
• Ensure that process pressure is always less than the
specified safe pressure rating.

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5. Commissioning For Gaseous Media
• Pressure connections to the instrument must be cor-
rectly selected to meet operational requirements, and Capilliary Reactive Coil MZ401
installed in a way that does not cause physical stress
to the instrument.
• When used with liquid media the pressure lines must
be vented, for different heights in head of liquid in li-
nes cause measuring errors. The instrument and li-
nes must be protected against frost when used with
water.
• During differential pressure measuring static opera-
ting pressure causes offset of zero point which is in di-
mension of accuracy rating at max operating
pressure. This offset can be corrected by adjustment
of zero point (see 5.3).
• To ensure safety during installation and maintenance
provide adequate shut-off valves.
• Carefully check the pressure-tightness of all pressure 5.3. Adjustment of Zero Point
connections before start-up.
• Charge max. static pressure to pressure chambers.
5.1. Pressure Connections • Open housing cover.
The instruments pressure ports are marked by + and − • Set measurement indicator by zero point adjustment
symbols. The pressure applications need to be installed screw to zero point of scale.
according to the label. • Mount housing cover.
Differential pressure measurement:+ higher pressure
− lower pressure
Pressure measurement: + pressure port
Negative pressure measurement: − negative pressure Location of Zero Point Adjustment Screw
port

5.2. Shock Pressure Moderation

During pulsating pressure on the instrument mechanical
wear and disturbances in functional capability may occur.
To avoid this we recommend installing absorbers into the
pressure lines.
For Liquid Media

Adjustable attenuator
valve MZ40
During operating condi- Zero point adjustment screw
tion adjust needle valve
that way, that the indi-
cator follows change-
ments of pressure
delayed.

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6. Maintenance 9. Accessories
The instrument is inherently maintenance-free.
9.1. DZ11
However, to ensure reliable operation and maximize the
Panel mounting kit ø 132 mm consisting of front ring,
operating life of instrument, it is recommended that the
spacer and fastening screws.
instrument, its external electrical and process connec-
tions, and external connected devices be regularly in- 9.2. DZ13/14
spected, e.g.:
Three- and four-spindle shut-off and equalizing valves
DZ13/14 are especially suited for mounting differential
• Check the display.
pressure instruments.
• Check all pressure connections for leak-tightness.
For example they are used for:
Inspection and test schedules depend on operating and • Depressurizing or shutting down of plant.
site conditions. The operating manuals of other equip- • Cutting differential pressure instruments off a plant to
ment to which the differential pressure transmitter is con- enable controlling or repairing.
nected must be read thoroughly to ensure that all of them
• Shut-off valves may be used for operational checks
work correctly when connected together.
on site.

7. Transport DZ14 - additional to DZ13 - is provided with a venting val-

ve to ventilate the connected pipe system. Nominal pres-
The product must be protected against shock and vibra-
sure of these shut-off and equalizing valves is PN40.
tion during transport. It must therefore be properly pak-
Case is available in aluminium, brass or stainless steel
ked, preferably in the original factory packaging,
1.4301. Several process connections acc. to 13. Orde-
whenever it is to be transported.
ring Code are available.

8. Service 10. Disposal

Any defective devices or devices with missing parts
Protect your environment!
should be retourned to Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik
Use the product in accordance with re-
GmbH. For quick service contact our service department.
levant regulations. Please be aware of
environmental consequences of dispo-
Remaining medium in and on dismantled
sal at the end of the product's life and
measuring instruments may cause danger
take care accordingly.
to persons, environment and equipment.
Take reasonable precautions! Clean the
instrument thoroughly if necessary.

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11. Specifications

General
Measuring ranges 0...400 mbar to 0..25 bar (acc. to 13. Ordering Code)
Nominal pressure 25 bar
Max. static operating pressure acc. to measuring range
Max. pressure load one-sided overpressure protected up to nominal pressure
on (+)- and (−)-side of diaphragm, partial vacuum protected
Perm. ambient temperature -10...+70°C (max. 55°C in case of SEV-approval)
Perm. medium temperature 70°C
Protection class IP54 acc. to DIN EN 60529
Linearity ± 2.5 % FS
Zero point adjustment located in the dial
Pressure connection female thread G¼,
cutting ring connection for
6 / 8 / 10 mm tube of brass / zinced steel / chrome-nickel-steel
male connection shank G¼ B DIN EN 837
Measuring system
Range ≤ 10 bar diaphragm measuring system, diaphragms of reinforced elastomere
Range ≥ 16 bar diaphragm measuring system, diaphragm of DURATHERM®
Materials
Pressure chamber aluminium Gk Al Si 10 Mg, varnished black
aluminium Gk Al Si 10 Mg surface protected with HART-COAT®
chrome-nickel-steel 1.4305
Measuring diaphragm diaphragm measuring system and gaskets of NBR or Viton®,
diaphragm of DURATHERM® Ni Cr Co-alloy
Materials, media stainless steel 1.4310, 1.4305
Materials, housing macrolon
Weight pressure chamber Al = 1.2 kg, pressure chamber 1.4305 = 3.5 kg
Mounting
Pipe mounting pressure connections V “+", “−" symbols
• by screwed in cutting ring or clamping ring connection
• by screwed in connection shank acc. to DIN EN 837
for nipple fitting acc. to DIN 16284
Wall mounting 3 fastening elements
Panel mounting with front ring, ∅ 132 mm (see 9.1 DZ11)

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12. Dimensions (all units in mm unless otherwise stated)

Cutting ring DA12 Wall mounting

connection (Standard version)

Connection G¼ female Connection shank

G¼ male acc. to
DIN EN 837
Variants of process connection

open open

Measuring
instrument
Panel cut-out

Ventilation

Functional
Ventilation description of
(only for DZ13/14
DZ14)

Cutting ring connection

DZ13/14 Four-spindle shut-off and equalizing valve DZ11 Panel mounting

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13. Ordering Code

Differential Pressure Gauge DA12 0 0

Measuring Range max. stat. operating pressure

0 . . .400 mbar 6 bar............................................... > 8 3
0 . . . 0.6 bar 10 bar............................................... > 0 1
0 . . . 1 bar 16 bar............................................... > 0 2
0 . . . 1.6 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 3
0 . . . 2.5 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 4
0 . . . 4 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 5
0 . . . 6 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 6
0 . . . 10 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 7
0 . . . 16 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 8
0 . . . 25 bar 25 bar............................................... > 0 9
-0.6. . . 0 bar 10 bar............................................... > 3 0
-1. . . 0 bar 16 bar............................................... > 3 1
-1. . . 0.6 bar 25 bar............................................... > 3 2
-1. . . 1.5 bar 25 bar............................................... > 3 3
-1. . . 3 bar 25 bar............................................... > 3 4
-1. . . 5 bar 25 bar............................................... > 3 5
Measuring Diaphragm / Gaskets
NBR NBR ............................................................... > N
Viton® Viton® .............................................................. > V
DURATHERM® NBR (Range 0-25 bar) .................................... > D
®
DURATHERM Viton® (Range 0-25 bar) .................................. > E
Pressure Chamber
Aluminium ................................................................................................. > A
Aluminium HART-COAT® ......................................................................... > D
Chrome-nickel-steel 1.4305...................................................................... > W
Pressure Connections
Female thread G1/4.......................................................................................... > 0 1
Connection shank G1/4 B male of brass .......................................................... > 0 6
Connection shank G1/4 B male of stainless steel 1.4305 ................................ > 1 1
Cutting ring connection for 6 mm tube of steel ............................................... > 2 0
Cutting ring connection for 8 mm tube of steel ............................................... > 2 1
Cutting ring connection for 10 mm tube of steel ............................................... > 2 2
Cutting ring connection for 6 mm tube of stainless steel 1.4571 .................... > 2 4
Cutting ring connection for 8 mm tube of stainless steel 1.4571 .................... > 2 5
Cutting ring connection for 10 mm tube of stainless steel 1.4571 .................... > 2 6
Cutting ring connection for 6 mm tube of brass .............................................. > 2 8
Cutting ring connection for 8 mm tube of brass .............................................. > 2 9
Cutting ring connection for 10 mm tube of brass .............................................. > 3 0

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14. Supplier Declaration

Technische Änderungen vorbehalten • Subject to change without notice • Changements techniques sous réserve
Fischer Mess- und Regeltechnik GmbH • Bielefelder Str. 37a • D-32107 Bad Salzuflen • Tel. +49 5222 9740 • Fax +49 5222 7170
eMail: info@fischermesstechnik.de • www.fischermesstechnik.de
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