Chromalox CHPES-6A Optional Equipment For Steam Boilers, AUXILIARY LOW WATER CUTOFF Operation

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR STEAM BOILERS

AUXILIARY LOW WATER CUTOFF

Operation

Operation of this control is accomplished by sensing a minute AC current flowing between submerged contact probe in the boiler shell.

When this minute AC current is conducted through an external cir- cuit resistance up to 40,000 ohms or less, a signal of sufficient magni- tude is present to trigger the SCR and, in turn energize the control relay.

As the water level in the boiler drops below the level of the probe, the AC current is broken and the control relay is de-energized. The control will not energize until sufficient water is present in the boiler.

Specifications

Input Supply — 120 vac/50-60 hz

Detectable Range — 100,000 ohms

Probe Voltage — 24 Vac

Probe Current — 10 milliamps

Control Relay — Single pole double throw

WARNING: Control will not work with de-ionized or demineralized water.

Typical Wiring for

Auxiliary Low Water Cutoff

Electronic Resistance Sensing

Amplifier for Auxiliary

Low Water Cutoff

480V

3

1

60 HZ

L1

L2

L3

GND

1 HTR

C1

FU

2

FU

GND

FU

Fuses Supplied

FU1

FU2

on Boilers Rated

Over 40 Amps.

H1

H3 H2

H4

480V/120V

1.5 KVA

1

X1

X3 X2

X4

2

3

GND

2

1

B

W

FU3

1LT

B 1PB On

BR

R

Boiler On

Off

W

3

3

Auto

2

2

Blow

W

6

6

Down

2

2

System

1PS

Y

Feed Water

1PS

(Solenoid Pump)

O

O

L1 L2

W

O

C1 NO

BL

2PS

BL

C1

Heater

R

Contactor

LWCO Probe

H

C

Aux. Low

Water Cutoff

PROPORTIONING PRESSURE CONTROL FOR SEQUENCER AND SCR CONTROLS

Typical Operation

Pressure variations cause the bellows to expand or contract. Linkage between the bellows and the potentiometer wiper causes the wiper to move across the windings on the potentiometer. This varies the resistance between R and B, and between R and W, causing an unbalance in the circuit connected to the controller.

A proportioning pressure control is used to regulate a motor driven or solid state sequencer. The controller potentiometer, the feedback potentiometer in the motor and a balancing relay in the motor form an electric bridge circuit. As long as the pressure of the controlled medi- um remains at the set point of the controller, the circuit is balanced; i.e., equal currents flow through both sides of the balancing relay and the relay contacts are open. When the circuit is balanced, the motor does not run.

If the pressure of the controlled medium rises, the wiper in the con- troller moves toward W. This unbalances the circuit so a larger current flows through one side of the balancing relay. The “close” contacts in the relay make, causing the motor to drive toward its closed position. As

the motor runs, the wiper on the feedback potentiometer moves in a direction to balance the circuit. When the circuit is again in balance, the balancing relay contacts open and the motor stops.

Similarly if the pressure of the controlled medium falls, the wiper on the controller potentiometer moves toward B, and the “open” contacts in the balancing relay make. The motor drives towards its open position until circuit balance is achieved.

The slightest change in the pressure of the controlled medium will cause a change in the number of elements energized to compensate for it, thus keeping the pressure constant. This process is called modulation.

PROPORTIONAL PRESSURE CONTROL ONLY SUPPLIED WITH SEQUENCER

Main Setting — Turn the adjustment screw until the indicator is opposite the low point of the desired throttling range. That is, if the pres- sure is to be held at a minimum of 50 psi, set the indicator at 50 psi. The pressure will them be maintained between 50 psi and a higher pressure equal to the 50 psi plus the throttling range.

THROTTLING RANGE SETTING L91B

After setting the indicator for the minimum pressure, turn the throt- tling range adjustment screw until the throttling range indicator points to the desired throttling range on the scale. This scale is graduated from “min” to “F”. The value of each division varies with the scale range of the instrument.

PRESSURE	VALUE EACH
SCALE RATING	DIVISION ON SCALE
0-15 psi	2.2 psi
20-300 psi	16.4 psi

Pressure scale rating will vary depending on pressure control supplied.

CHECKOUT

After the controller has been installed, wired, and set, it should be tested with the system in operation. First allow the system to stabilize. Then observe the operation of the controller while raising and lowering its set point. Pressure should increase when the set point is raised and decrease when the set point is lowered. Use accurate pressure testing equipment when checking out the controller. Do not rely on inexpensive gauges. The controllers are carefully calibrated at the factory.

If the motor or actuator runs the proper direction when the set point is adjusted, it can be assumed that the controller is operating properly. If it runs in the wrong direction, reverse the B and W wires. Observe the action of the motor to see if it stabilizes. If the motor is moving con- stantly, widen the proportioning range a little at a time, until the system is stable.

Adjusting Screw Differential Adjusting Screw

R

W

B

(L91B) Proportioning Pressure Control used with Sequencer Control

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