I/P Converter (Current to pressure Converter)
A current to pressure converter (I/P Converter) converts an analog signal (4 to 20 mA) to a proportional linear pneumatic output (3 to 15 psi or 0.2 to 1.0 Kg/cm^2).
Its purpose is to translate the analog output from a control system into a precise, repeatable pressure value to control pneumatic actuators/operators, pneumatic valves. The supply air for Current to Pressure Converter (I to P Converter) is 20 psi.
I/P converter works on electromotive force balance principle.
Calibration of I/P Converter-
We all know that the supply air for I to P converter is 20 psi. So, first of all, we will set supply air 20 psi. We will connect a pressure gauge in the output of I to P converter.
The procedure of calibration of Current to Pressure Converter (I to P converter)
- Apply 4 milliAmperes at the input of I to P converter, its output should be 0.2 kg/cm^2.
- Apply 8 milliAmperes at the input of I to P converter, its output should be 0.4 kg/cm^2
- Apply 12 milliAmperes at the input of I to P converter, its output should be 0.6 kg/cm^2
- Apply 16 milliAmperes at the input of I to P converter, its output should be 0.8 kg/cm^2
- Apply 20 milliAmperes at the input of I to P converter, its output should be 1.0 kg/cm^2
4-20 milliAmperes signal can be provided to I to P converter using a milliAmpere source or we can also use a PID Controller to provide the 4-20 milliAmperes signal.
If we are not getting the desired output, we can set it by the Zero and Span screws.
4 milliAmperes are set using the Zero screw and 20 milliAmperes are set using the Span screw.