Type 550X

Miniature I/P, E/P Transducer

Accurate and economical electronic pressure control

The Type 550X is an electronic pressure regulator that converts a

variable signal (current or voltage) to a proportional pneumatic
output. Its compact housing, accessible ports and easy adjustments
provide an ideal answer to applications that are space-constrained.
This economical instrument provides precision air pressure
regulation to actuators, valves, positioners and other final control
elements. An integral volume booster provides high flow capacity,
increasing control speed in critical applications.

Features
• Compact Size
Great for high density mounting
• Easy Wiring
Conduit, terminal block, M12 or
DIN 43650 connections
• Mounting Options Wall, panel, DIN rail,
pipe or manifold mounted (Type 925)
• Input/Output Ports on Front and Back
Provides flexible pneumatic connections
• External Zero and Span Adjustments
Convenient field calibration
• Intrinsic Safety Approvals
Factory Mutual (FM)
Canadian Standards Assoc. (CSA)
ATEX (option)

Shown with optional

Type 925 Supply Manifold
Type 550X Compact housing, versatile mounting

Functional Specifications
Standard Range High Output Range Zero-Based Range
Inputs 4-20 mA 0-5 Vdc, 0-10 Vdc, 1-5 Vdc, 1-9 Vdc
Outputs psig 3-15 3-27 6-30 2-60 3-120 0-30 0-60 0-120
(bar) (0.2-1.0) (0.2-1.8) (0.4-2.0) (0.14-4.0) (0.2-8.0) (0.0-2.0) (0.0-4.0) (0.0-8.0)
Supply psig 20-100 32-100 35-100 65-150 125-150 35-100 65-150 125-150
Pressure (bar) (1.4-6.9) (2.2-6.9) (2.4-6.9) (4.5-10.0) (8.6-10.0) (2.4-6.9) (4.5-10.0) (8.6-10.0)
Air Consumption 1.8 scfh (0.05 m3/hr) at mid range typical 6.0 scfh (0.17 m3/hr) at mid range typical
Flow Capacity 12.0 scfm (339.6 Nl/min) at 100 psig (6.9 bar) supply 12.0 scfm 20.0 scfm 12.0 scfm (339.6 Nl/min)
(339.6 Nl/min) (566 Nl/min) at 100 psig (6.9 bar) supply
at 100 psig at 150 psig
(6.9 bar) supply (10.0 bar) supply 20.0 scfm (566 Nl/min)
at 150 psig (10.0 bar) supply
Temperature -40° to +158° F (-40° to +70° C)
Limits
Impedance 4-20 mA 180 Ohms 4-20 mA 240 Ohms 4-20 mA 240 Ohms 4-20 mA 245 Ohms 4-20 mA 280 Ohms 4-20 mA 290 Ohms 4-20 mA 300 Ohms 4-20 mA 315 Ohms
0-5 Vdc 615 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 550 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 550 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 520 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 500 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 450 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 480 Ohms 0-5 Vdc 495 Ohms
0-10 Vdc 1230 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 1100 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 1100 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 1040 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 1000 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 900 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 960 Ohms 0-10 Vdc 990 Ohms
1-5 Vdc 495 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 440 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 440 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 495 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 475 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 410 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 460 Ohms 1-5 Vdc 455 Ohms
1-9 Vdc 985 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 880 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 880 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 900 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 880 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 830 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 800 Ohms 1-9 Vdc 785 Ohms

Performance Specifications
Linearity <±0.5% of span <±2.0% of span <±1.5% of span
(Independent)
Hysteresis, <0.5% of span <1.0% of span
& Repeatability
Supply Pressure <0.1% of span per 1.0 psig (0.07 bar) <0.4% of span per 1.0 psig (0.07 bar) <0.02% of span per 1.0 psig (0.07 bar)
Sensitivity
RFI/EMI Effect Less than .5% of span change in output pressure per En 61000-4-3:1998, Amendment 1, Performance Criterion A

Physical Specifications
Port Sizes Pneumatic 1/4" NPT, 1/4" BSP (option)
Media Clean, dry, oil-free, instrument air, filtered to 40 micron
Electrical Conduit 1/2" NPT (A), Terminal Block (T), DIN 43650 (D), M12 (M)
Connections
Mounting Direct wall, panel, 1 1/2" pipe, DIN rail or manifold (see Type 925 catalog)
Materials Housing: Chromate-treated aluminum
with epoxy paint.
Elastomers Buna-N
Trim Stainless steel; brass;
zinc-plated steel
Weight Standard Unit: 1.3 lbs (.60 kg)
Zero-based Unit: 1.7 lbs (.77 kg)
Enclosure NEMA 4X/IP65 (Conduit Connection “A” only)
 Dimensional Drawings

1/2 inch Conduit Connection (A)

Blue areas and dimensions apply to the zero-based unit only
1.00 2.94 22 GA. wire leads
25.4 74.7 approx. 15" long
.500 pos, neg, grd
12.7 Mounting Holes
#10–32 UNF–2B
X 3/8 Deep
2 Places
.125 1
Vent NPT
3.17 2
3.69 1.13
93.7 28.7
3.12
79.2
5.12
1.80
130.0 4.56
1.30 45.7
33.0 115.8
3.24 .516
82.3 2.74 13.1
69.6
1.30
In and out ports Pipe plugs
33.0
1/4-18 NPT installed .516
4 places 4 places on 13.1
zero-based unit .383

Mounting Options
1.50 2.18 9.72 .766
38.1 55.4

DIN 43650 Connector (D)

19.4

Pipe Mounting
Blue areas and dimensions apply to the zero-based unit only

Kit #448-542-005
3.90
99.0

Blue areas and dimensions apply

to the zero-based unit only
.312
7.92
1.40
35.6

3.08 Pipe clamp for

78.2 1–1/2 pipe
1.29
32.8 4.51
110.5

1.80
45.7
3.24

Terminal Block (T)

82.3

Blue areas and dimensions apply to the zero-based unit only

2.18 2.25
55.4 57.2

Panel Mounting
3.36
85.3
.80
2.95 20.3
74.9

Blue areas and dimensions apply to

1.50
38.1
Mount using

the zero-based unit only

.312 .281
(2) #1/4–20 screws 7.14
7.92
not included in kit

3.09
75.7
4.52
114.8 4.86 4.50
123.4 114.3

2.43
61.7

M12 Connector (M)

DIN Rail Mounting
Blue areas and dimensions apply to the zero-based unit only

Kit #445-766-024
.61
3.01 15.5
76.5

DIN Rail suitable for EN-50035,

EN-50045 and EN-50022 Rails
Blue areas and dimensions
3.08 apply to the zero-based unit only
78.2 1.68
4.52 42.7
3.10
114.9 78.7
Type 550X Miniature I/P, E/P Transducer

Principles of Operation Ordering Use this coding system to order

Model
550 – Options
Magnet

K ATEX Approvals)
Input Signal (4-20 mA only
Coil

A 4-20 mA U 1/4" BSP Porting

R EAC Russian
Circuit

C 0-5 Vdc
Flexure
Board

D 1-9 Vdc Certification

E 0-10 Vdc Electrical Connection
Nozzle Supply Pressure

F 1-5 Vdc
Output Pressure

Output psig bar A 1/2" NPT conduit

Pilot Pressure

with pigtail
Atmospheric Pressure

C
Exhaust Valve

3-15 0.20-1.0
D 3-27 0.20-1.8 D DIN 43650
E 6-30 0.40-2.0 connector
Supply
Valve

G 2-60 0.14-4.0 T Terminal Block

The Type 550X I/P, E/P Transducer is a force balance device in H 3-120 0.20-8.0 M M12 Connector
I 0-30 0.00-2.0
which a coil is suspended in a magnetic field by a flexure. J 0-60 0.00-4.0
(no agency approvals)
Current flowing through the coil generates movement of the K 0
0-120
120 0.00-8.0
flexure. As this assembly moves towards the nozzle, it creates
backpressure, which acts as a pilot to an integral booster Accessories
relay. Input signal increases cause an accurate proportional DIN rail mounting
g kit
change in output. Kit # 445-766-024
4
2" pipe mounting
g kit
Zero and Span are calibrated by turning adjust screws on Kit # 448-542-005
5
the front face of the unit. Adjustment of the zero screw
Type 925 Multifunction
nction
repositions the nozzle relative to the flexure. The span Supply Manifold
adjustment is a potentiometer that controls the amount (see Type 925
of current through the coil. specification
sheet for
The zero-based version of the Type 550X incorporates an ordering)
integral negative bias booster relay. The negative bias allows
the unit to provide zero output while the booster section
amplifies the pressure to provide outputs up to 120 psig.

Hazardous Area Classification

Factory Mutual (FM) & Canadian Standards (CSA) Approvals
Standard feature for 4-20mA units

Intrinsically Safe (1/2" NPT Conduit) Non-Incendive (Conduit, DIN, Terminal) Warranty ControlAir, Inc. products are warranted to be free from defects in materials
Class I, II, III, Division 1, Class I, Division 2, and workmanship for a period of eighteen months from the date of sale, provided said
Groups C, D, E, F, & G Groups A, B, C & D products are used according to ControlAir, Inc. recommended usages. ControlAir, Inc.’s
Enclosure Nema 4X(IP 65) Temp. Code T4 Ta = 70° C liability is limited to the repair, purchase price refund, or replacement in kind, at Contro-
Temp. Code T4 Ta = 70° C lAir, Inc.’s sole option, of any products proved defective. ControlAir, Inc. reserves the
Rated 4-20 mA, 30 Vdc Max. Suitable for (Conduit only) right to discontinue manufacture of any products or change products materials, designs
Class II & III, Division 2, or specifications without notice. Note: ControlAir does not assume responsibility for the
Intrinsically Safe (DIN & Terminal) Groups F & G selection, use, or maintenance of any product. Responsibility for the proper selection,
use, and maintenance of any ControlAir product remains solely with the purchaser and
Class I, Division 1, Groups C & D Temp. Code T4 Ta = 70° C
end user. Drawing downloads available at www.controlair.com
Temp. Code T4 Ta = 70° C
Rated 4-20 mA, 30 Vdc Max. Entity Parameters
Ui (Vmax) = 30 Vdc Ci = 0 uF
Ii (Imax) = 125 mA Li = 0 m H
Pi = .7 w Max.

ATEX Approvals (option K) Entity Parameters

II 1 G Ex ia IIB T4 U: (Vmax) = 30 Vdc Ci = 0 uF
Tamb = -40° C to +70° C I: (Imax) = 125 mA Li = 0 mH
Pi = .7 W Max.

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