What is differential pressure transmitter application?

Differential pressure transmitters (also called DP transmitters) are among the most versatile measuring instruments. In addition to pressure, they are used to measure level and flow in many industries, on a wide variety of fluids even at high temperatures.

How do you test a differential pressure transmitter?

Read the pressure in the transmitter LCD (or in the HART communicator). Adjust (if any) through the HART communicator so that the output of the transmitter (on LCD) is the same with the applied pressure. Read the mA output of the transmitter by using a multimeter.

How does a differential pressure transmitter work?

Any difference of pressure across the cell causes the diaphragm to flex in the direction of least pressure. The sensing diaphragm is a precision-manufactured spring element, meaning that its displacement is a predictable function of applied force.

How do you zero a differential pressure transmitter?

Differential Pressure Transmitters Use a slotted screwdriver to turn the zero-adjustment screw. Equalize the transmitter, then turn the screw clockwise to increase the output or counterclockwise to decrease the output. The zero point adjustment can be made with a resolution of 0.01% of the setting range.

How do you calibrate a differential pressure level transmitter?

Procedures to calibrate Level transmitter in field Isolate the instrument from the process. Release both pressure and drain low and high side liquid throughout manifold drain. Top up seal liquid for low side until half of seal pot. Hook up a multimeter in series with the signal to the DCS to measure current signal.

How do you calculate differential pressure transmitter?

DP transmitter level measurement calculation. We base differential pressure level measurement in open tanks on the Pascal equation for hydrostatic pressure. Therefore pressure (P) equals the liquids density (ρ) times acceleration due to gravity (g) times the liquid columns height (h), or P = ρ * g * h.