Magnehelic Gauge Calibration
Magnehelic Gauge Calibration
Magnehelic Gauge Calibration
A-27
Magnehelic ®
Differential Pressure Gage
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 4-3/4 dia. x 2-3/16 deep.
Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz.
Finished: Baked dark gray enamel.
Connections: 1/8 NPT high and low pressure
taps, duplicated, one pair side and one
pair back.
Accuracy: Plus or minus 2% of full scale, at
70°F. (Model 2000-0, 3%; 2000-00, 4%).
Pressure Rating: 15 PSI (0,35 bar)
Ambient Temperature Range: 20° to 140°F
(-7 to 60°C).
Standard gage accessories include two 1/8
NPT plugs for duplicate pressure taps,
two 1/8 NPT pipe thread to rubber tubing
adapters, and three flush mounting
adapters with screws.
Ordering Instructions:
When corresponding with the factory re-
garding Magnehelic® gage problems, be
sure to include model number, pressure
range, and any special options. Field repair
is not recommended; contact the factory
Provide a 4-9/16⬙ dia. opening in panel.
for repair service.
Insert gage and secure in place with No. 6-
32 machine screws of appropriate length,
with adapters, firmly secured in place. To
mount gage on 1-1/4⬙-2⬙ pipe, order op-
tional A-610 pipe mounting kit.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance: No lubrication or periodic Caution: If bezel binds when installing, lu-
servicing is required. Keep case exterior and bricate threads sparingly with light oil or
cover clean. Occasionally disconnect pres- molybdenum disulphide compound.
sure lines to vent both sides of gage to at- Warning: Attempted field repair may void
mosphere and re-zero. Optional vent valves, your warrenty. Recalibration or repair
(bulletin S-101), should be used in perma- by the user is not recommended. For
best results, return gage to the factory.
nent installations.
Ship prepaid to:
Calibration Check: Select a second gage or Dwyer Instruments, Inc.
manometer of known accuracy and in an ap- Attn: Repair Dept.
propriate range. Using short lengths of rub- 102 Indiana Highway 212
ber or vinyl tubing, connect the high pres- Michigan City, IN 46360
sure side of the Magnehelic gage and the test
gage to two legs of a tee. Very slowly apply
pressure through the third leg. Allow a few Trouble Shooting Tips:
seconds for pressure to equalize, fluid to •Gage won’t indicate or is sluggish.
drain, etc., and compare readings. If accu- 1. Duplicate pressure port not plugged.
racy unacceptable, gage may be returned to 2. Diaphragm ruptured due to overpressure.
factory for recalibration. To calibrate in the
3. Fittings or sensing lines blocked,
field, use the following procedure. pinched, or leaking.
Calibration:
1. With gage case, held firmly, loosen bezel, 4. Cover loose or “O”ring damaged, miss-
ing.
by turning counterclockwise. To avoid dam-
age, a canvas strap wrench or similar tool 5. Pressure sensor, (static tips, Pitot tube,
should be used. etc.) improperly located.
2. Lift out plastic cover and “O” ring. 6. Ambient temperature too low. For opera-
3. Remove scale screws and scale assembly. tion below 20°F, order gage with low tem-
Be careful not to damage pointer. perature, (LT) option.
4. The calibration is changed by moving the •Pointer stuck-gage can’t be zeroed.
clamp. Loosen the clamp screw(s) and move 1. Scale touching pointer.
slightly toward the helix if gage is reading 2. Spring/magnet assembly shifted and
high, and away if reading low. Tighten touching helix.
clamp screw and install scale assembly.
3. Metallic particles clinging to magnet
5. Place cover and O-ring in position. Make and interfering with helix movement.
sure the hex shaft on inside of cover is prop-
erly engaged in zero adjust screw. 4. Cover zero adjust shaft broken or not
properly engaged in adjusting screw.
6. Secure cover in place by screwing bezel
down snug. Note that the area under the
cover is pressurized in operation and there- We generally recommend that gages need-
fore gage will leak if not properly tightened. ing repair be returned to the factory. Parts
7. Zero gage and compare to test instrument. used in various sub-assemblies vary from
Make further adjustments as necessary. one range of gage to another, and use of in-
correct components may cause improper
operation. After receipt and inspection, we
will be happy to quote repair costs before
proceeding.
Consult factory for assistance on unusual
applications or conditions.
Use with air or compatible gases only.
©Copyright 2001 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 4/01 FR# 12-440212-00 Rev. 3
©Copyright 2001 Dwyer Instruments, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. 4/01 FR# 12-440212-00 Rev. 3
I N S T R U C C I O N E S Y L I S TA D E PA R T E S
ESPECIFICACIONES
Dimensiones: diám. 120,65 mm x 55,6 prof.
Peso: 509 g.
Terminación: esmalte horneado gris oscuro.
Conexiones: 1/8 NPT para alta y baja presión,
duplicadas (atrás, a los lados).
Exactitud: ⫾ 2% de fondo de escala a 21 °C
Mod. 2000-0 3%; Mod. 2000-00 4%
Presión máxima: 15 PSI (0,35 bar)
Temperatura: -7 a +60°C
Accesorios: Tapones 1/8 NPT para las conex-
iones duplicadas, dos adaptadores de rosca
1/8 NPT a tubo de goma; y tres adapta-
dores para montaje al ras y tornillos.