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    This document describes Barton differential pressure units (DPUs) which are actuating units for various instruments. It details the components of DPUs including bellows, torque tubes, range springs and valves. DPUs use bellows and springs to measure pressure differences and transmit the measurement as rotational motion. Dual bellows units have valves to protect the bellows from overpressure.

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    MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS

    B A RT O N ®

    Differential Pressure Units


    Models 199 & 199N

    Barton® Differential Pressure Units (DPUs) serve as actuating


    units for a wide variety of instruments. All models feature
    Barton’s® rupture-proof bellows.

    Description
    Each DPU consists of a Bellows Unit Assembly (BUA) and
    removable pressure housings. Within the BUA, flexible bellows
    are secured to a centerplate. In dual-bellows models, the movable
    bellows are rigidly connected by a dual valve stem that passes
    through the centerplate. Valve seats, in the centerplate passage,
    form a seal with the valves. Contacting the valve stem in the
    centerplate is a drive arm pivoted on the end of a sealed torque
    tube. The bellows is filled with a clean, noncorrosive, low-freezing
    point liquid. A range spring assembly provides tension against
    applied pressures.

    In operation, pressure is applied to both sides of the bellows.


    Any difference in pressure causes the bellows to move until the
    • Torque tube: Eliminates the possibility of leakage and need
    spring effect (range springs) balances out the force. The linear
    for lubrication. The needle bearing (inboard end) and ball
    motion of the bellows (proportional to the DP) is transmitted as
    bearing (on follower drive arm) operate with a minimum of
    a rotary motion through the torque tube.
    friction – resulting in high sensitivity over the life of the unit.
    In dual-bellows units, if the bellows are subjected to a DP greater • The torque tube assembly consists of a tube, shaft, and
    than the unit’s DP rating, a valve closes and “traps” the fill liquid supporting members. The outboard end of the torque tube
    in the bellows — fully supporting the bellows and preventing is attached to the centerplate. The shaft passes through the
    rupture. Since opposing valves are used, full protection is provided center of the tube and is welded to the inboard end.
    in either direction. Since its outer end is attached to the centerplate, the
    tube must twist when subjected to torque. The shaft,
    Common Components freely supported at its outer end and attached to the tube
    • Bellows Construction: Individual diaphragms, stamped and drive arm at its inner end, rotates through the same
    and formed from selected materials (see individual DPU angle as the drive arm – the mechanical output of the DPU.
    specifications), are assembled using highly specialized • Range springs: Determine the DP range of the unit, based
    techniques, the results – exacting linearity characteristics, upon their number and strength. They have extremely low
    a long cycle life, and freedom from effects of work hysteresis and exceptional temperature stability.
    hardening commonly encountered with the hydraulically The M199 has an external range spring assembly that is
    formed or mechanically rolled types. field replaceable.

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