February 1997 Bulletin 34.

6:4196

4196 Series Temperature

Indicating Controllers
The 4196 Series temperature indicating controllers
Easy Adjustment—Adjusting the set point, ad-
(figure 1) show process temperature and set point on justing the zero and span of the process pointer, and
an easy-to-read process scale. The controllers, part of switching between direct and reverse action are ac-
the versatile family of Wizard pneumatic instrumenta- complished quickly and without special tools. Also, no
tion, are used in industries requiring accurate process interaction occurs when the set point and proportional
monitoring and temperature control. band are adjusted.
A temperature bulb (figure 7) measures process tem-
perature. A 4196 Series controller then compares pro-
cess temperature with an operator-adjusted set point.
Vibration Resistance—The simple design and
The controller delivers a pneumatic signal to a control low mass of internal parts allow the controller to with-
element. The control element changes the process stand the vibrations found in most plant environments.
temperature toward the set point.
Controller types are available for proportional-only,
proportional-plus-reset, proportional-plus-reset-plus-
rate, and differential gap for on-off control.
Highly Visible Display—Two red pointers on a
4-1/2 inch (114 mm), white-on-black scale show pro-
Features cess temperature and deviation from set point at a
glance. Two other gauges monitor supply and output

Easy Maintenance—Simple design allows fast, pressures.
easy maintenance and minimal spare parts inventory. (continued on page 3)

SET POINT
ADJUSTMENT

PROCESS
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR

W5823 / IL
SUPPLY
PRESSURE
GAUGE

 
 
  OUTPUT
PRESSURE
GAUGE

W5824 / IL

   
 

Figure 1. 4196 Series Temperature Controllers

D200054X012

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are marks owned by Fisher Controls International, Inc. or Fisher-Rosemount Systems, Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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Bulletin 34.6:4196
Specifications
Available Configurations Reset(1): Adjustable from 0.01 to more than 74 min-
utes per repeat (from 100 to less than 0.0135 re-
See table 1
peats per minute)
Process(1) Sensor Range (Input Signal(1)) Rate(1): Adjustable from 0 to 20 minutes
Differential Gap(1) Controllers: Adjustable from 5
Type: Temperature between –100 and 700F (–73 to 100% of process scale range
and 371C). See table 2 for available ranges Set Point: Continuously adjustable from 0 to 100%
Minimum Span(1): 100F or 60C of the scale range.
Maximum Span(1): 600F or 300C

Output Signal(1) Controller Performance

Proportional, Proportional-Plus-Reset, or Pro- Repeatability (1): 0.4% of output span

portional-Plus-Reset-Plus-Rate Range:
3 to 15 Dead Band(1): Less than 0.4% of process scale
psig (0.2 to 1.0 bar) or
6 to 30 psig (0.4 to 2.0 range
bar) Time Constant of Temperature Bulb: For a
Differential Gap Range:
0 and 20 psig (0 and 200F (93C) span, 6 to 12 seconds (bare bulb in
1.4 bar) or
0 and 35 psig (0 and 2.4 bar) agitated liquid)
Action: Field-reversible between
direct (increas-
ing sensed temperature increases output pressure) Steady-State Air Consumption(1)(4)(5)
and
reverse (increasing sensed temperature de-
creases output pressure) 3 to 15 Psig (0.2 to 1.0 Bar) Output: 3.5 scfh
(0.10 normal m3/h)
Process Scale 6 to 30 Psig (0.4 to 2.0 Bar) Output: 5.0 scfh
Matched to the range of the sensing element as (0.14 normal m3/h)
standard. Optional(2) scales available
Delivery Capacity(4)
Supply and Output Connections
3 to 15 Psig (0.2 to 1.0 Bar) Output: 240 scfh (5.6
1/4-inch NPT, female normal m3/h)
6 to 30 Psig (0.4 to 2.0 Bar) Output: 350 scfh (9.9
Supply Pressure Requirements normal m3/h)
See table 3
Exhaust Capacity(4)
Remote Set Point Pressures

3 to 15 psig (0.2 to 1.0 bar) or
6 to 30 psig (0.4 3 to 15 Psig (0.2 to 1.0 Bar) Output: 186 scfh (4.6
to 2.0 bar) normal m3/h)
6 to 30 Psig (0.4 to 2.0 Bar) Output: 295 scfh (7.0
Maximum Allowable Pressure in Closed Vessel normal m3/h)
(For Temperature Element Assembly)(3)
3/8-Inch (9.5 mm) Diameter Temperature Bulb: Operative Ambient Temperature Limits(6)
1000 psig (69 bar)
–40 to 160F (–40 to 71C)
9/16-Inch (14.3 mm) Diameter Temperature
Bulb: 500 psig (34.5 bar)
Mounting
Construction Materials
Controller can be mounted on
actuator,
panel,
See table 4
wall, or
pipestand
Controller Adjustments
Approximate Weight
Proportional Band(1): 5 to 500% of process scale
range 10 pounds (4.5 kg)
1. These terms are defined in ISA Standard S51.1-1979.
2. Consult your Fisher Controls sales office or sales representative for additional information.
3. At 100F (40C)
4. Scfh—standard cubic feet per hour at 60F and 14.7 psia; Normal m3/hr—normal cubic meters per hour at 0C and 1.01325 bar, absolute.
5. Without auto/manual switch. With auto/manual switch, air consumption is 10.0 scfh (0.28 normal m3/hr) for either output range.
6. Also for transportation and storage limits.

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 Bulletin 34.6:4196
Table 1. Available Configurations
MODES OPTIONS
TYPE Proportional- Proportional- Proportional-Plus- Differential Anti-Reset Remote Internal Auto/
NUMBER(1) Only Plus-Reset Reset-Plus-Rate Gap Windup Set Point Manual Station
Suffix Letter A Suffix Letter B Suffix Letter C Suffix Letter S Suffix Letter F Suffix Letter M Suffix Letter E
4196A X ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– –––
4196AE X ––– ––– ––– ––– ––– X
4196AM X ––– ––– ––– ––– X –––
4196AME X ––– ––– ––– ––– X X
4196B ––– X ––– ––– ––– ––– –––
4196BE ––– X ––– ––– ––– ––– X
4196BF ––– X ––– ––– X ––– –––
4196BFE ––– X ––– ––– X ––– X
4196BM ––– X ––– ––– ––– X –––
4196BME ––– X ––– ––– ––– X X
4196BFM ––– X ––– ––– X X –––
4196BFME ––– X ––– ––– X X X
4196C ––– ––– X ––– ––– ––– –––
4196CE ––– ––– X ––– ––– ––– X
4196CF ––– ––– X ––– X ––– –––
4196CFE ––– ––– X ––– X ––– X
4196CM ––– ––– X ––– ––– X –––
4196CME ––– ––– X ––– ––– X X
4196CFM ––– ––– X ––– X X –––
4196CFME ––– ––– X ––– X X X
4196S ––– ––– ––– X ––– ––– –––
4196SE ––– ––– ––– X ––– ––– X
4196SM ––– ––– ––– X ––– X –––
4196SME ––– ––– ––– X ––– X X
1. Reverse-acting constructions are designated by the suffix letter R in the type number.

Features (continued) the proportional band cover and moving the cover out
to rotate the proportional band knob to the desired ac-

Low Air Consumption—The relay and nozzle tion (see figure 2).
design reduces steady-state air consumption to as low
as 3.5 scfh (0.10 normal m3/h).
Easy Mode Conversion

Corrosion Resistance—Tough plastic housing
withstands corrosive environments. Internal construc- Conversion from proportional to proportional-plus-reset
tions are available to resist corrosive supply pressure control requires the addition of a reset valve and two
media such as sour gas. pieces of tubing. Conversion from proportional to pro-
portional-plus-reset-plus-rate control requires the addi-
tion of a reset/rate valve and three pieces of tubing.
Conversion from proportional to differential gap control
requires the addition of one piece of tubing.
Construction Features
These conversions require removing the controller
from the case.
Simplified Relay Maintenance
A clean-out wire provides a fast, easy means of clean-
ing the relay primary orifice during service. Anti-Reset Windup
Anti-reset windup is available with proportional-plus-re-
Pressure Protection for the Case set and proportional-plus-reset-plus-rate controllers. A
relief valve can be adjusted to limit reset windup on
A rubber plug in the plastic case pops out to vent ex-
either increasing or decreasing output.
cessive pressure buildup inside the case before struc-
tural damage can occur.
Remote Set Point
Easy Direct/Reverse Switching
The capability of adjusting the set point from a remote
Controller action can be switched from direct to re- location is available as an option with all 4196 Series
verse or vice versa by simply loosening the screws on controllers.

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METAL BALL

SWITCHING ZONE
INDICATOR

LOADER KNOB

AUTO/MANUAL
SWITCH

INPUT ELEMENT
W3679 / IL

CONNECTING LINK AUTO/MANUAL OPTION

PROCESS POINTER
ZERO ADJUSTMENT

PROCESS POINTER
SPAN ADJUSTMENT

RESET W3599-1 / IL
ADJUSTMENT W3439 / IL
RATE AND RESET PROPORTIONAL BAND
(4196B SERIES) ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT 1
NOTE: (4196C SERIES
1 WHITE PORTION OF ADJUSTMENT ENABLES DIRECT CONROLLER ACTION;
BLACK PORTION ENABLES REVERSE CONTROLLER ACTION
W5824 / IL

Figure 2. Controller Construction Detail

Auto/Manual Capability through the nozzle and increasing nozzle pressure.

When this occurs, relay action increases the output
An optional internal auto/manual station permits pressure (delivery) of the controller. Output pressure is
smooth, bumpless transfer between automatic control fed back to the proportional bellows. The action of the
and manual operation without disturbing the controller proportional bellows counters the flapper movement
output. A positive-acting, two-position switch, showing that resulted from the process temperature change
either automatic or manual control mode, is clearly and backs the flapper away from the nozzle until the
visible with the controller cover closed. controller reaches a point of equilibrium.

External Feedback The set point adjustment changes the proximity of the
In controller override applications, this option mini- nozzle and flapper as does a change in process tem-
mizes reset windup in the secondary controller. This perature except that, when the set point is changed,
option is available only with the two-mode (4196B Se- the nozzle moves with respect to the flapper.
ries) controllers.
The proportional band adjustment knob positions the
nozzle on the flapper. Increasing (widening) the pro-
Principle of Operation portional band moves the nozzle to a position on the
The schematic diagram in figure 3 emphasizes detail flapper where less flapper motion occurs, decreasing
of construction variations between control modes. Re- the gain of the controller. Decreasing (narrowing) the
fer to table 1 to relate type number suffixes to the proportional band moves the nozzle toward a position
construction variations. where more flapper motion occurs, increasing the
gain. Controller action is changed from direct to re-
verse by turning the proportional band adjustment
Proportional-Only Controllers (4196A Series) knob to position the nozzle to a point on the flapper
where the direction of the flapper motion versus input
The input element is connected to the process pointer motion is reversed (see flapper detail in figure 3). With
and to the flapper by connecting links. As the process the controller in the reverse-acting mode, an increase
temperature increases (in a direct-acting controller), in process temperature causes a decrease in output
the flapper moves toward the nozzle, restricting flow pressure.

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 Bulletin 34.6:4196

MANUAL SET POINT

ADJUSTMENT RESET BELLOWS (VENTED) REVERSE ACTION
QUANDRANT
PROPORTIONAL
BELLOWS PROPORTIONAL
BAND ADJUSTMENT
FEEDBACK
PROCESS POINTER LINK
REMOTE SET POINT
CONNECTED HERE
FEEDBACK
INPUT ELEMENT MOTION FLAPPER
CONNECTED HERE PIVOT
DIRECT ACTION
CONNECTING QUADRANT
LINK INPUT
MOTION


  

BEAM
OUTPUT PRESSURE
TO CONTROL DEVICE

FLAPPER
SUPPLY PRESSURE
NOZZLE
OUTPUT PRESSURE RELAY

ÏÏ
NOZZLE PRESSURE
SUPPLY
RESET PRESSURE PRESSURE

  

 

TO
RESET TO
BELLOWS TO NOZZLE RESET TO NOZZLE

ÏÏ ÏÏÏÏÏ
BELLOWS TO
TO NOZZLE RESET

ÏÏ ÏÏÏÏÏ ÏÏÏÏ
BELLOWS
TO OUTPUT

ÏÏÏÏÏ ÏÏÏÏ
PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT
OUTPUT
BELLOWS TO
PROPORTIONAL

ÏÏÏÏÏ ÏÏÏÏ
BELLOWS

ÏÏÏÏÏ ÏÏÏÏ
RESET VALVE
RELAY
RELAY RELAY
SUPPLY
SUPPLY SUPPLY
PRESSURE
RESET VALVE PRESSURE PRESSURE
  
 

RELIEF VALVE
  

 

  

 
     

ÏÏÏ
TO
RESET
TO NOZZLE TO BELLOWS

ÏÏÏ
TO TO NOZZLE
RESET PROPORTIONAL
BELLOWS BELLOWS

ÏÏ ÏÏÏ
TO OUTPUT
PROPORTIONAL OUTPUT
BELLOWS

ÏÏ ÏÏÏ
RELIEF

ÏÏÏ
VALVE
RELAY
RELAY

SUPPLY
PRESSURE SUPPLY
RATE VALVE PRESSURE
RATE VALVE
RESET VALVE RESET VALVE

  


   



46A9764-C
C0573-1 / IL  

     

Figure 3. Schematic of 4196 Series Temperature Controllers

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Table 2. Available Temperature Ranges of Temperature Bulbs(1)
TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
ELEMENT OPERATING OVERRANGE MAXIMUM
SPAN BULB
RANGE RANGE LIMITS(2) TEMPERATURE(3)
DIAMETER

F Minimum
F Maximum
F
F Inch
F Minimum
F Maximum
F
0 to 200 –20 300
175 200 50 to 250 0 to 300 30 350
3/8 450
100 to 300 80 400
250 300 0 to 300 –25 to 325 –30 450
0 to 100 –10 150
–25 to 200
100 100 50 to 150 40 200
U. S. 100 to 200 75 to 300 65 250 375
Units 0 to 150 –15 225
125 150 –25 to 225
50 to 200 35 275
9/16
–100 to 200 –100 to 275 –130 350
270 300
100 to 400 25 to 400 70 550 750
300 400 0 to 400 –100 to 450 –40 600
425 500 0 to 500 –100 to 600 –50 750 1000
525 600 0 to 600 –100 to 700 –60 900 1100

C Minimum
C Maximum
C
C mm
C Minimum
C Maximum
C
0 to 100 –10 150
-15
15 to 150
100 100 50 to 150 40 200
95
9.5 230
–15 to 85 –25 135
150 150 0 to 150 –30 to 160 –15 225
–20 to 40 –30 to 95 –26 70
Metric 60 60 0 to 60 –30 to 95 –6 90 190
Units 60 to 120 38 to 150 54 150
–75 to 75 –75 to 135 –90 150
150 150 14 3
14.3
50 to 200 –5 to 200 35 275 400
170 200 0 to 200 –75 to 230 –20 300
235 250 0 to 250 –75 to 315 –25 375 535
275 300 0 to 300 –75 to 370 –30 450 590
1. Contact your Fisher sales office or sales representative about other spans and ranges.
2. All temperature bulbs are tested to +50 percent of overrange limits. With travel stops in place, if the overrange limits are exceeded, the controller may require recalibration.
3. With travel stops in place, temperatures in excess of these values may cause permanent damage to the temperature element.

Table 3. Supply Pressure Data bellows. In operation, proportional-plus-reset control-

MAXIMUM lers minimize the offset between the process tempera-
NORMAL
OPERATING
PRESSURE ture and set point.
OUTPUT SIGNAL RANGE TO PREVENT
SUPPLY
INTERNAL
PRESSURE(1)
DAMAGE(2)
3 to 15 or
20 40 Proportional-Plus-Reset-Plus-Rate Controllers
0 and 20 (differential gap)
Psig (4196C Series)
6 to 30 or
35 40
0 and 35 (differential gap)
0.2 to 1.0 or Figure 4 shows details of the reset/rate option. Con-
1.4 2.8
0 and 1.4 (differential gap) trollers with this option have a rate valve, an adjust-
Bar
0.4 to 2.0 or
2.4 2.8
able restriction that momentarily maintains the control-
0 and 2.4 (differential gap) ler gain to accelerate the corrective action for slow
1. If this pressure is exceeded, control stability may be impaired. temperature systems. A proportional-plus-reset-plus-
2. If this pressure is exceeded, damage to the controller may result.
rate controller responds to a change in process tem-
perature as follows: First, the rate action delays the
Proportional-Plus-Reset Controllers (4196B gain reduction just long enough to allow the system to
Series) respond to the change, but not long enough for the
system to become unstable. Then, the low gain pro-
This controller operation is similar to that of proportion- vided by the proportional action keeps the system
al-only controllers except that output pressure is fed stable. Finally, reset action slowly increases the gain
back to the reset bellows as well as to the proportional and returns the process temperature toward set point.

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Table 4. Construction Materials
PART STANDARD MATERIAL OPTIONAL MATERIAL
N09902 (Nickel Alloy) and
Thermal element assembly –––
S30300(1) (303 stainless steel)
Case and cover Polyester plastic –––
Exterior tubing Copper
stainless steel,
polyethylene
Exterior fittings C36000 (brass)
stainless steel,
polyethylene
Interior tubing Copper S30400 (304 stainless steel)
Nozzle S30300 (303 stainless steel) –––
Flapper S31600 (316 stainless steel) –––
Relay springs
S30200 (302 stainless steel),
steel –––
Relay O–rings Nitrile –––
Relay diaphragms Nitrile –––
Other relay metal parts
Aluminum,
stainless steel –––
Feedback bellows assembly C51000 (bronze) S32100 (321 stainless steel)
Supply and output gauges Brass (wetted parts only) Stainless steel (wetted parts only)
Bushing Stainless steel –––
Thermowell Stainless steel
Carbon steel,
N04400 (Monel)
Remote set point element

N09902 (Nickel Alloy), –––

S30300 (303 stainless steel)
1. For the temperature bulb, capillary tube, and armor.

Differential Gap Controllers (4196S Series)

RELAY OUTPUT
In this version, feedback pressure does not counteract PRESSURE
the change in flapper position. Instead, the change is
reinforced because feedback pressure is piped directly RESET RATE
VALVE VALVE
to the reset bellows only. This construction causes the
controller output to switch from full supply pressure to
zero pressure or vice versa.

Anti-Reset Windup Option

GAIN
Anti-reset windup is available on all 4196B and 4196C LIMITER

Series controllers and is designated by the suffix letter

F in the type number. The differential relief valve oper-
ates when the difference between proportional bellows
pressure and reset bellows pressure reaches a prede-
termined value. Anti-reset windup reduces overshoot
of the process temperature that can result from large
or prolonged deviation from set point. This option can
be adjusted to operate on either increasing or de-
creasing output pressure.

Remote Set Point Option

RESET PROPORTIONAL
The optional capability to change the controller set BELLOWS BELLOWS
point from a remote location is available with all 4196 19A5000–A
A3237–2 / IL

Series controllers. This option is designated by the

suffix letter M in the type number. Figure 4. Schematic of Reset/Rate Option

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MANUAL LOADER

AUTOMATIC
POSITION
AUTO/MANUAL
SWITCH
MANUAL
LOADER
KNOB

OUTPUT PRESSURE PLASTIC TUBE

TO CONTROL DEVICE
METAL BALL

MANUAL
RELAY POSITION

AUTO/MANUAL
SWITCH
SUPPLY
PRESSURE OUTPUT PRESSURE
TO CONTROL DEVICE
RELAY OUTPUT PRESSURE

SUPPLY PRESSURE

MANUAL LOADER OUTPUT PRESSURE

48A5230-A
A2927-1 / IL

Figure 5. Schematic of Auto/Manual Option

Auto/Manual Option the tube where it forms a seal, blocking air flow
through the tube.
Controllers with the auto/manual option (designated by
the suffix letter E in the type number) have piping on
the output side of the relay as shown in figure 5. Sup- External Feedback Option
ply pressure to the relay is also applied to the manual External feedback is available with all 4196B Series
loader. The manual loader, functioning as a regulator, controllers. Controllers with this option have an exter-
applies pressure to one side of the plastic tube and to nal process connection on the bottom of the controller
the auto/manual switch. Output pressure from the case (see figure 9). This connection breaks the posi-
relay registers on the other side of the plastic tube as tive feedback (reset) loop inside the controller and
well as in the auto/manual switch. brings it outside (see figure 6). The connection allows
the positive feedback loops of two controllers (primary
When the auto/manual switch is in the MANUAL posi- and secondary) to be tied together when the control-
tion, the output of the manual loader becomes the out- lers are used in an override application. Thus con-
put of the controller. The output of the manual loader nected, the feedback loop of the secondary controller
is adjustable using the manual loader knob. tracks the primary controller, minimizing reset windup.

When the auto/manual switch is in the AUTO position,

the output of the relay is channeled through the switch
to become the output of the controller.
Installation
Before the auto/manual switch is operated, the output In a typical installation, a 4196 Series temperature
of the relay must equal the output of the manual load- controller mounts on a pipestand. The capillary tube
er to avoid bumping the process. Adjusting the set length determines the installation site.
point varies the pressure on the left-hand side of the
plastic tube. Adjusting the manual loader knob varies When installing a controller, the vent must point down.
the pressure on the right-hand side. When the pres- When the temperature bulb (with dimensions shown in
sures are equal, the metal ball is centered in the tube. figure 7) is used within a closed vessel, the bulb
Pressure imbalance will force the ball to one end of screws into a bushing (see figure 8) that penetrates

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TO
RESET TO
BELLOWS NOZZLE

ÏÏÏ
ÏÏÏ
ÏÏÏ
OUTPUT

ÏÏ
ÏÏ
RESET
VALVE

ÏÏ
ÏÏ
RELAY

ÏÏ
TO SUPPLY
PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE
BELLOS

EXTERNAL FEEDBACK TO SUPPLY PRESSURE

OUTPUT OF HIGH OR LOW
SELECT RELAY
OUTPUT PRESSURE

ÏÏ
NOZZLE PRESSURE

ÏÏ
47A0975-A
A3238-1 / IL
RESET PRESSURE

Figure 6. Schematic of External Feedback Option

the vessel. Where pressure within the closed vessel quired, such as installation in a process vessel that is
exceeds the limits of the temperature bulb or when the coated with insulation.
process fluid is corrosive, the temperature bulb screws
into a thermowell (see figure 8) that penetrates the See figure 9 for basic controller dimensions. Figure 10
vessel. Lag type bushings and thermowells (also shows dimensions for specific mounting configura-
shown in figure 8) are used where extra length is re- tions.

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TEMPERATURE SPANS DIMENSION

SAMA STYLE J X Y

F
C B(1)
Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
Adjustable Union 200 and 300, 100 and 150 1/2-14 NPSM 17.50 445 5.70 145 0.38 10
(Standard Construction) 100 and 150, 300 through 600 60, 150 through 300 1-20 UNEF-2A 23.00 584 7.00 178 0.56 14
1. NPSM—National Straight Pipe Threads for Mechanical Joints; UNEF—Unified Thread-Extra

NOTE:
1 AVAILABLE IN 15 AND 25 FOOT
(4.6 AND 7.6 m) LENGHS. MINIMUM
BENDING RADIUS IS 1 INCH (25mm)
2 BENDABLE EXTENSION LENGTH,
MINIMUM BENDING RADIUS IS 1-1/4 INCH
(32mm)
3. TEMPERATURE BULB MAYBE USED
WITH EITHER BUSHING OR THERMOWELL
CONNECTION PARTS PER SAMA
RC6-10-1963
38A2273-E INCH
A6921 / IL (mm)

Figure 7. Dimensions for Temperature Bulb with Adjustable Union

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 Bulletin 34.6:4196

BUSHING
Temperature Dimension
Bulb Dia. B C
A(1)
Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
3/8 10 1/2-14 NPSM 0.44 11 0.44 11
9/16 14 1-20 UNEF 0.75 19 0.63 16
1. Seat area per SAMA Standard RC-17-10-1963. BUSHINGS WITHOUT LAGGING
LAGGED BUSHING
Temper
p Dimension
ature Bulb
Dia. B C D E
A(1)
Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
1/2-14
3/8 10 0.44 11 0.47 12 4.44 113 0.44 11
NPSM BUSHINGS WITH LAGGING
1-20
9/16 14 0.75 19 0.66 17 4.75 121 0.63 16
UNEF
1. Seat area per SAMA Standard RC-17-10-1963.

THERMOWELL
Dimension
Temperature
U (Insertion
Bulb Dia. B
A C(1) Length)
THERMOWELLS WITHOUT LAGGING
Inch mm Inch mm Inch mm
1/2-14
7.5 191
NPT 0.63 16 1/2-14
3/8 10 10.5 267
3/4-14 0.77 20 NPSM-2B
16 206
NPT
7.5 191
3/4-14 1-20 10.5 267
9/16 14 0.88 22
NPT UNEF-2B 16 406
THERMOWELLS WITH 3ĆINCH (76 mm) LAGGING
24 610
1. Seat area per SAMA Standard RC-17-10-1963. INCH
(mm)

NOTES:
1 TOLERANCES FOR THIS DIMENSION ARE AS FOLLOWS: ± 0.06 INCH (1.5 mm)
WHEN LENGTH IS 12 INCHES (305 mm) OR LESS
± 0.125 INCH (3.2 mm) WHEN LENGTH IS GREATER THAN 12 INCHES (305 mm)
2 7/8-INCH HEX FOR 3/8-INCH TEMPERATURE BULB;
1-1/8-INCH HEX FOR 9/16-INCH TEMPERATURE BULB
A3240–2* /IL

Figure 8. Bushing and Thermowell Dimensions

1/4-18 NPT
REMOTE SET CONNECTION
WHEN APPLICABLE

1/4-18 NPT 1/4-18 NPT

EXTERNAL SUPPLY PRESSURE CONNECTION
FEEDBACK
CONNECTION 1/4-18 NPT
WHEN CONTROLLER OUTPUT CONNECTION
APPLICABLE
(4196B ONLY) 1/4-18 NPT
VENT CONNECTION
CAPILLARY
TUBE
INCH
A3239-2 / IL BOTTOM VIEW FRONT VIEW REAR VIEW (mm)

Figure 9. Controller Dimensions

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3.62 3.29
(92) (84)
6.35
2.49 (161)
(63)

   
         
3.75 0.50
(95) (13)
8.75
10.25
(222)
(260)
2.43
(62)

2.43
0.50 6.00
(62) 12.06
(13) (152)
(306)

0.56 2.43
(14)R (62)

0.50
36A9759-A
36A957-A 9.31 (13)
(236) 36A9761-B
INCH
     
         
     (mm)

B1847-1 / IL      
   

  

Figure 10. Mounting Dimensions

Ordering Information 6. Bushing or thermowell. Specify either bushing or

thermowell (if required) when the temperature bulb is
used in a closed vessel. Refer to figure 8 for available
Applications sizes. Specify straight-shank or tapered-shank(1)
When ordering, specify: thermowell.

1. Description of the service Construction

2. Temperature range of the process Refer to the specifications on page 2 and the
Construction Features section. Carefully review each
specification and feature, specifying your choice when-
3. Ambient temperature ever a selection is offered. Pipestand mounting hard-
ware will be supplied unless some other mounting
4. Velocity of the process fluid (if measuring the method is specified.
temperature of a process fluid flowing through a pipe)
Refer to table 1 for type numbers (add R to any type
5. Pressure in the process vessel (if closed) number if reverse action is desired).

1. Tapered-shank thermowells, with their high strength-to-weight ratio, permit op-

eration in higher process fluid velocities than do straight shank thermowells



 




  



 

















  
   





  
 
  




      


  
       
  


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