INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PNEUMATIC
PI CONTROLLER
Rajesh Scientific Industries
6, M. G. Road, Agra 282002 Ph.3090945, 2150566
Fax: 91 562 2156011, Email: rascind@hotmail.com
 Rajesh Scientific Industries
6, M. G. Road, Agra 282002 Ph. 3090945, 2150566
Fax: 91 562 2156011, Email: rascind@hotmail.com

Technical Specifications

Pneumatic PI Controller
Make V. Automat & Instruments Pvt. Ltd.
Type Series 200-1A
Working Temperature Ambient to 82°C
Process connection size 1/4” NPT (F)
Process connection Material S.S. 316
Supply pressure 1.4Kg/cm2
Output Pressure 0.2-10Kg/cm2
Air Filter regulator 2K3/03, provided
Maximum inlet pressure of A.F.R. 10Kg/cm2
Output pressure of A.F.R. Kg/cm2
Connection of A.F.R. 1/4” NPT (F)

Pressure Controller (PIC)

Range 0-20Kg/cm2
Bourden tube S.S. 316
Reset Provided

Working manual, Test and Gaurentee

Certificate of Manufacturer Enclosed

Pneumatic diaphragm Control valve

Type Linear Percentage
Manufacturer VKE Valves Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Housing C.I.
Working parts S.S.
Line size ½”
End connection BSP ‘F’
Medium Air/Water
Inlet pressure Air (max.) 10Kg/cm2, Water 2Kg/cm2
Action Air to open
Actuator Spring and Diaphragm
Seat Teflon
Diaphragm Teflon/Neoprene
Max. Control pressure 1Kg/cm2
I. D. No. OR-276
Test certificate Enclosed

Process tank

Material of construction M.S.

Approx. Volume 3.5liter
Designed pressure 30Kg/cm2
Working pressure 10Kg/cm2

Air Regulator

Air inlet pressure max. 27 Kg/cm2

Air outlet pressure 0.1 to 1 Kg/cm2

Structure

Material of construction MS square pipes

Dimensions 100x55x125cm (LxWxH)
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6, M. G. Road, Agra 282002 Ph. 3090945, 2150566
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Experiment:

Study of Pneumatic PI controller.

Theory:

The experimental setup is designed on the feed back control. System Process diagram of the set up is shown in
fig.1

FINAL CONTROL Controlled

Pset ε PROCESS P
CONTROLLER ELEMENT
(CONTROL VALVE) (TANK)

P.I.-CONTROLLER
PRESSURE
TRANSDUCER

Fig. 1 Control Block diagram of setup

The loop consists of following elements generally:

1. Process (Tank).
2. Final Control Element (Pneumatic controlled valve)
4. Controller (Pneumatic PI-controller)
1. Set P pressure setting dial for setting pressure.
2. Error generator (Bourdan tube)
3. Controller (flapper nozzle & bellows)
4. Pressure Transducer (Pressure gauge)

The overall transfer function for control loop is polynomial, hence any step change in set point will introduce
oscillating response with varying amplitude and certain period of oscillation. Gain of final control element, process
and transducer is fixed due to their mechanical construction. Hence ultimate output (controlled variable, Pcontrolled )
depends mainly on the controller transfer function.

The PI- controller transfer function is given by:

Y(s)
X(s) ( )
= Kc 1 + 1
τΙ s
Where = Kc - gain
τΙ - integral time constant.

The integral action reduces the offset of the controlled variable introduced by proportional action of the controller.

Since PI- controller consists of two parameters Kc and τI. So the response achieved depends mainly on values of
these two parameters.
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PNEUMATIC PI CONTROLLER

Diaphragm
Air gauge
PRESSURE GAUGE
(FOR PRESSURE IN TANK)

AUTO/MANUAL
Manual MODE SWITCH
operating knob

OUTPUT GAUGE
(Automode/ diaprhragm
air gauge)

PROPORTIONAL
BAND ADJUSTMENT

RESET RATE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB

BORDEN
TUBE
SET POINT ADJUSTMENT
(Pressure setting in tank)
FLAPPER
NOZZLE ASSEMBLY
BELLOW

Procedure

1. Open the controller and study carefully the various part as shown in figure above.
2. Connect the air source to tank inlet.
3. Set controller in auto mode via turning auto/manual switch to auto mode
4. Set reset rate to minimum
5. Set proportional band to maximum.
6. Set the pressure set point in the tank via set point adjustment knob to 50%.
7. wait till valve operation starts to release the air. Count and note number of release cycles in a minute.
8. Now decrease the proportional band and repeat the step 7 for different values of proportional band.
9. Set the proportional band to any desired value.
10. Increase the reset rate and repeat step 7 for different values of reset rate.
11. For any set values of proportional band, reset rate and set point, watch carefully the movement of flapper
nozzle assembly movement.

Precaution: do not touch flapper nozzle assembly.