Configured for dynamic pressure control and signal transmission in pneumatic loops, the Foxboro 43AP-FA42C-PC (43AP-FA42CPC Pneumatic Indicating Controller) provides direct physical execution across continuous process control networks. The controller receives process inputs via an internal pressure receiver bellows, displays live measurements on an integrated pointer scale, and generates a 3 to 15 psi pneumatic output signal. Built with field pipe or yoke mounting hardware, proportional plus integral (reset) control elements, and an internal bumpless automatic/manual transfer switch with balance gauge, the mechanism maintains loop stability without electrical power dependencies.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 43AP-FA42C-PC |
| Brand | Foxboro |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) |
| Dimensions | Standard 43AP series enclosure dimensions |
| Operating Temp | -40 deg C to +80 deg C |
| Power Consumption | None (operated strictly via pneumatic supply air) |
| Product Type | Pneumatic Indicating Controller |
| Input Signal | Pressure via receiver bellows element (PC) |
| Output Signal | 3 to 15 psi pneumatic signal (with 30 psi output gauge) |
| Supply Pressure | 140 +/-1.4 kPa (20 +/-0.2 psi) clean, dry instrument air |
| Accuracy | +/-0.5% of span (input to pointer accuracy) |
| Repeatability | 0.2% of span |
| Deadband | 0.1% of span |
| Response Time | Under 1 s |
| Control Modes | Proportional plus Integral (0.01 to 50 min/repeat) |
| Mounting | Field mount (pipe or yoke) |
The instrument integrates mechanical force-balance actuation with pneumatic signal output channels, completely bypassing electronic current loop circuitry to eliminate spark hazards. While digital platforms rely on 4-20 mA HART loop protocol configurations or Fieldbus connectivity, this controller processes mechanical bellows displacement directly to vary nozzle-flapper backpressure. Thermal expansion shifts are mitigated across wide operating windows, maintaining an input-to-pointer accuracy within +/-0.5% of span without requiring cold junction compensation. The internal manual-to-automatic transfer circuit utilizes an integrated balance regulator and dual-pressure gauge to equalize internal transfer pressures, enabling seamless bumpless switching between automatic loop control and manual signal override.
Q: What specific air supply specifications are mandatory for operating the internal flapper-nozzle mechanism?
A: The module requires a clean, dry, oil-free instrument air supply regulated to 140 +/-1.4 kPa (20 +/-0.2 psi). Moisture or dirt particles in the supply line will plug internal orifices and disrupt output regulation.
Q: How is a bumpless transfer performed between automatic and manual control modes?
A: The operator turns the 2-position switch to the balance position, adjusts the internal manual regulator until the balance gauge needle aligns with the controller output pointer, and then flips the switch to the desired operating mode.
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