
Emerson Climate Technologies
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Electronic Valves & Controls
Emerson Climate Technologies
Pressure Transmitter – PT4
The heart of the transmitter is a pressure sensitive
piezo resistive cell. This is surrounded by an oil cushion
enclosed by a stainless steel diaphragm. The integrated
electronic module conditions the output of the pressure
cell to produce a temperature compensated signal of
4…20 mA.
The pressure cell consists of a silicon diaphragm with
strain gauges diffused into it. A particular advantage of
using silicon is its good hysteresis and creeping behav-
ior. The direct integration of the strain gauges means
that no additional errors can be introduced between the
location where the pressure acts and where it is mea-
sured.
Separation of the pressure sensitive element by the
oil cushion protects the sensor cell against external me-
chanical loads such as vibrations, pressure pulsations.
This ensures reliable operation and a long life-time
expectation even under severe operating conditions.
Electronic
Board
Diaphragm
Sensor
The protective stainless steel diaphragm ensures
compatibility with the media frequently encountered in
refrigeration systems. The outside of the PT4 consists
of a corrosion resistant stainless steel enclosure. It is
sealed at the electrical connector socket and at the
pressure connector joint. This way, the PT4 meets the
requirements of IP65.
The sensor works internally as an absolute measur-
ing device. However, it is calibrated to produce a relative
output signal assuming an ambient pressure of 14.5 psi.
When using PT4 in heights signicantly above sea level
the output signal deviation must be taken into account.
i.e. at a height of 1000m the signal reads approximately
1 psi lower than the actual pressure.
Short-term protection against wrong polarity is pro-
vided by an internal diode, up to 33 Vdc for the 4...20
mA output version PT4.
PT4 is compliant with the present electromagnetic
compatibility legislation and in particular with the EMC
directives 89/336/EC complying with EN-61000-6-2, EN-
61000-6-3, EN-61000-6-4.
Pressure transmitters PT4 with current output (two
wire connection) offer the following advantages:
• More suitable for signal transmission over long
distance.
• Higher immunity to electro-magnetic interference.
• Open circuit detection enables fail-safe operation.
PT4 – PRESSURE TRANSMITTER
TXV Controller – EC3-X32
EC3-X32 is a stand-alone universal superheat con-
troller for air conditioning, refrigeration and industrial
applications such as chillers, industrial process cool-
ing, rooftops, heat pumps, package unit, close control,
cold room, food process and air driers. EC3-X32 offers
remote access with built-in TCP/IP Ethernet commu-
nications and WebServer functionality. Any standard
WebBrowser (e.g. Internet Explorer® 5.0 or higher or
Mozilla Firefox) can be used for monitoring or parameter
setting.
EC3-X32
The EC3-X32 controls the opening of an electrical
control valve according to desired superheat. As Emer-
son Electrical Control Valves (ECV) are able to provide
a positive shut-off function better than conventional
solenoid valves, there will be no ow through Emerson
ECV as long as the compressor is not running. In the
event of cooling request and compressor start-up, EC3-
X32 needs to be informed. This can be achieved by a
digital input. EC3-X32 will start to control the refrigerant
mass ow stand alone by precise positioning of the ECV
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