Manual Barton J8a
Manual Barton J8a
Manual Barton J8a
TEMPERATURE/PRESSURE
RECORDER-RECEIVER
User Manual
Manual No. 9A-15165001, Rev. 03
January 2010
Contents
Safety Information........................................................................................... 2
Section 1—Introduction.................................................................................. 3
General.......................................................................................................... 3
Main Components.......................................................................................... 3
Section 2—Theory of Operation..................................................................... 5
General.......................................................................................................... 5
Static Pressure Element................................................................................ 5
Temperature Element.................................................................................... 6
Section 3—Installation ................................................................................... 9
General.......................................................................................................... 9
Mounting........................................................................................................ 9
Chart Installation.......................................................................................... 10
Calibration Check.........................................................................................11
Piping........................................................................................................... 12
Operation..................................................................................................... 12
Section 4—Maintenance and Calibration.................................................... 13
Maintenance................................................................................................ 13
Temperature Pen Calibration....................................................................... 13
Static Pressure Pen Calibration................................................................... 14
Static Pressure Element Replacement........................................................ 16
Temperature System Replacement............................................................. 16
Chart Drive Replacement............................................................................ 17
Linkage Adjustments.................................................................................... 17
Section 5—Troubleshooting......................................................................... 19
Section 6—Installation/Dimensional Drawings.......................................... 21
Section 7—Assembly Drawings and Parts Lists........................................ 25
Instrument Specifications............................................................................ 31
Product Warranty.......................................................................................... 35
Safety Information
Before installing this instrument, become familiar with the installation in-
structions in Section 3.
Section 1—Introduction
General
The Barton Model J8A Temperature and Pressure Recorder-Receiver is a
versatile and rugged instrument designed for general temperature and pres-
sure applications. It records monitored temperature and pressure on an 8-inch
diameter chart. Up to four elements or bellows-type receiver elements may be
used in any combination to operate up to four individual recording pens.
Main Components
Static Pressure Systems
The static pressure system consists of a helical bourdon tube connected
through tubing to system piping. The static pressure element measures the
static pressure in a piping system for 0-30 inches of mercury vacuum to
0-30,000 psi. For a list of elements and ranges, see Table 7.3—Static Pressure
Elements on page 30.
Thermal Systems
The thermal systems consist of a spiral bourdon tube, a capillary, and a bulb.
All parts are made of stainless steel. The bulb is fitted with a bendable exten-
sion, and the capillary is protected with stainless steel armor.
Receiver Bellows
The J8A may be connected to a pneumatic transmitter to record the 3-15 or
6-30 psi output signal of the transmitter. The instrument may also be con-
nected to record the output of a pneumatic transmitter simultaneously with the
direct system pressure.
Recording Mechanism
The recording mechanism is a linkage and pen system that permanently re-
cords data. It converts mechanical inputs from the pressure, temperature, and
receiver elements to link lines on a revolving chart. All operative parts of the
recorder mechanism are made of stainless steel for a longer field life. The pen
mount is exceptionally rugged. All lines are adjustable. Screw adjustments for
zero, range, and linearity assure fast and accurate calibration.
Chart Drive
A variety of chart drives are available. Both electrical and spring-wound chart
drives fit a wide variety of chart speeds and time intervals that reduce main-
tenance time (See Section 5—Troubleshooting on page 19). All chart drives are
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interchangeable and fitted with a recorder hub clip that features a simple yet
positive method of locking the chart in place. Explosion-proof electrical chart
drives are available.
Case
The J8A is housed in an aluminum case with a hinged door providing access
for chart changes and calibration adjustment. The case is finished in a black,
polyurethane electrostatic powder paint that is highly resistant to weather-
ing, scratches, marring, and industrial fumes. The Model J8A connects to the
system or transmitter through fittings in the bottom of the case.
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General
Pressure, temperature, and receiver elements in the J8A are connected by tub-
ing or pipe to measure system pressure, system temperature, and transmitter
output (Figure 2.1).
The capillary tubes from the static pressure element and receiver element con-
nect directly to the piping system and are filled with the process system fluid.
The thermal system is Class V mecury filled system. See Instrument Specifi-
cations on page 33 for details.
A chart drive mechanism turns the chart at a selected speed. The chart may
be either an electrical motor or a mechanical, spring-wound type motor (see
Table 7.2—Chart Drives on page 29).
Pressure Element
(Bourdon Tube)
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Static pressure introduced through the tubing into the static pressure element
causes the spiral or helix to unwind. Conversely, a reduction of pressure
within the tubing causes the element to wind up more tightly. This motion
is transmitted through the lever arm assembly and its intermediate linkage
to the pen shaft, which controls the movement of the recorder pen. The pen
transcribes the motion onto a rotating chart to permanently record changes in
static pressure in the process system.
Temperature Element
The thermal system senses temperature changes, using the thermal expansion
principle. Temperature changes cause thermal expansion and contraction of
mercury in the bulb. When heated mercury expands, it increases in volume,
causing the bourdon tube to exert mechanical force. The bourdon tube move-
ment is transmitted through mechanical linkage to a recording pen (Figure
2.2—Temperature element on page 7).
Thermal Bulb
The thermal bulb acts as the sensing element. Its physical and dimensional
characteristics determine response time of the system. Large surface area to
volume, minimum wall thickness, and high heat conductivity are desirable for
high speed temperature response. The metal used in thermal bulb fabrication
should have a minimum coefficient of expansion and low specific heat factor
— stainless steel is used in the Model J8A thermal bulb.
Capillary Tubing
The capillary tubing provides a thermal seal between the temperature bulb
and bourdon tube. The tubing, fabricated from thick-walled stainless steel,
minimizes the internal volume for mercury. The capillary is provided with
1/4-inch spiral armor to assure a strong and pliable transmission line between
the primary element and the secondary mechanism (bourdon tube).
Filling Fluid
Mercury is used as the filling fluid, because of its high energy generation per
unit of temperature change, wide temperature ranges, and relatively low effect
due to ambient temperature variations. Consult your nearest Cameron repre-
sentative for information on other filling fluids.
Secondary Mechanism
The measuring element is a precision-wound stainless steel bourdon tube,
which converts the volumetric expansion and contraction of the mercury-fill
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Section 3—Installation
General
The instrument should be inspected at time of unpacking to detect any dam-
age that may have occurred during shipment.
Distances — The distances between the temperature bulb and the recorder
case should be minimized. Maximum allowable distances are:
VA (fully compensated system): 100 feet
VB (case compensated system): 20 feet
Elevation — Maximum elevation of the temperature bulb with respect to the
recorder must not exceed 30 feet. The percent of zero shift can be calibrated
by the following:
Mounting
IMPORTANT—When locating the thermal bulb within a furnace, tank, line, etc., avoid
dead spots where fluid circulation is sluggish and temperature is not re-
sponsive. Elevation of the temperature bulb, with respect to the recorder,
will cause a slight zero shift.
Chart Installation
Perform the following steps to install the chart:
1. Open the recorder door.
2. Release the chart lock (located on the chart drive hub).
3. Raise the pen lifter arm.
4. Slide the chart between the pen(s) and the chart plate. Insert the chart in
the chart guides in the chart plate, and locate the hole in the chart onto
the chart hub. Place the pressure chart onto the chart hub.
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5. Lower the pen lifter arm and position the chart to place the pen(s) on the
desired chart time line.
6. Secure the chart in place with the chart hub lock.
Calibration Check
Pressure System
Check the calibration of the pressure system prior to placing the recorder into
service. Refer to the illustration and photo on the next page.
1. Connect the instrument into the calibration setup as shown on next page.
2. Apply zero pressure (3 or 6 psi for pneumatic transmitter output pressure
recording) and adjust the pen to chart zero (zero adjust screw).
3. Apply 100% pressure. Verify that the pen moves across scale to the 100%
pressure indication.
4. Apply 50% pressure. Verify that the pen indicates 50% pressure on the
chart.
5. If the pen does not accurately indicate the pressure being applied, further
adjustments are necessary; perform the calibration procedure outlined in
Static Pressure Pen Calibration on page 14.
Temperature System
All instruments are calibrated at the factory and normally do not require more
than a check before startup. The Model J8A has been calibrated at 0, 25, 50,
75, and 100% of full temperature range and checked for proper overtravel.
Because of the extensive procedure and elaborate test stand requirements
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Piping
Connect the pressure element to the system pressure or transmitter output
using tubing or pipe. The pressure connection on the outside of the recorder
case is 1/4-inch NPT, female.
Operation
To place the instrument into operation, proceed as follows:
1. Turn on the drive. Verify that the pen has ink and is in contact with chart.
2. Turn on the pressure to the recorder.
To remove the instrument from service:
1. Turn off the pressure to the recorder.
2. Turn off the chart drive.
3. Lift the pen from the chart.
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Maintenance
Generally, Barton recorders require no maintenance other than replacement of
the chart, replacement of pens, winding of the spring-wound chart drives, and
occasional calibration. In addition, the operator should periodically check the
door seal for wear and the pressure fittings for tightness. See Table 4.1 for a
list of tools required for routine maintenance.
Periodic Maintenance
Periodically inspect and clean the thermal well. In services where the temper-
ature bulb or thermal well is in contact with semisolids, sludge build up can
appreciably affect the heat conductivity of the sensing element. Inspect and
clean the temperature bulb or well in the following manner:
1. Carefully remove the temperature bulb from the thermal well by loosen-
ing the packing nut and slipping it back on the bulb extension. Loosen
the jam nut and remove the temperature bulb.
2. Remove the thermal well from the socket.
3. With a fine grade steel wool, remove excess residue from the temperature
bulb and thermal well.
4. Examine the capillary tubing for damage or kinking.
Calibrate the temperature pen after replacing the thermal element. The com-
plete calibration procedure is as follows:
1. Apply 50% of the total temperature range.
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2. Adjust the drive arm and the driven arms to approximately 90° angles
with the intermediate arms.
3. Reduce temperature to zero or starting point of the temperature range.
Reset zero with zero adjusting screw.
4. Apply 100% temperature and set the pen to full scale by turning the
adjusting screw.
5. Reduce temperature to zero or starting point and check zero reading. If
pen is correct, proceed with step 7.
6. If zero adjustment is required, repeat steps 3 through 5 until desired ac-
curacy is maintained.
7. Apply 50% temperature and observe pen indication.
a. If pen indicates high or low, adjust drive link to make a correction
approximately 40 times the error — in the direction of the error.
b. Reset the pen to the 50% line by slipping the pen at the range arm
pivot point.
c. Repeat this step (7), as necessary.
8. Reduce temperature to zero or starting point and reset zero.
a. If zero offset is minor, reset zero with zero adjust screw.
b. If zero offset is major, reset zero by loosening bourdon mounting
screws and rotate to approximately zero. Set precise zero w/zero
adjust screw.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 until desired accuracy is maintained.
IMPORTANT—It may be necessary to raise or lower the pivot point of the drive link on
the range arm, as in step 3. If counterclockwise movement of thumb nut
(step 5) does not increase span sufficiently, move the pivot pin up to next
pivot hole; if clockwise, movement of the thumb nut does not decrease
span sufficiently, move pivot pin down to the next pivot hole.
5. Apply 100% pressure and observe the pen. Make the necessary adjust-
ments by turning the drive arm thumb nut counterclockwise if the pen
is slightly underranged and clockwise if the pen is slightly overranged.
Repeat zero and 100% adjustment until calibration at these two points is
achieved.
6. Apply 50% pressure and observe pen indication.
a. If pen indicates high or low, adjust drive link to make a correction
approximately 40 times the error — in the direction of the error.
b. Reset the pen to the 50% line by slipping the pen shaft at the range
arm pivot point.
c. Repeat this step (7), as necessary.
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8. Release pressure and reset the pen to zero indication, using pen zero
adjust screw for precise adjustment.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 until calibration of zero, linearity, and span (0%,
50%, and 100% indication) is achieved.
10. Assure that range arm lock screws, thumb nut lock screw, and link screws
are tight.
11. Unlock the recorder hub clip and remove temporary calibration chart.
12. Replace the chart plate by sliding it into the chart plate retainer brackets
and engaging each side into the chart plate latches.
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Linkage Adjustments
Tightening the range arm and drive arm lock screws fingertight is often not
tight enough; tightening them more than a full turn will often break them.
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Section 5—Troubleshooting
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! WARNING: Use only spare parts identified in this manual. Cameron bears
no legal responsibility for the performance of a product that has been
serviced or repaired with parts that are not authorized by Cameron.
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Instrument Specifications
General:
Case ����������������������������������������������� Die-cast aluminum, black polyurethane electrostatic
powder paint, hinged glass-front door, neoprene
gasket seal
Chart Drive ������������������������������������� Spring-wound or battery-operated
Chart Size ��������������������������������������� 8-inch diameter
Chart Rotation �������������������������������� 60 minutes to 31 days
Number of Pens ����������������������������� 1 to 4 (one for each element)
Pen Style ���������������������������������������� Disposable
Element:
Type ������������������������������������������������ Pressure: Helical (bourdon);
Output: Bellows (capsule);
Temperature: Helical (bourdon), Class V
mercury filled
Number ������������������������������������������� 1 to 4 (any combination)
Range ��������������������������������������������� Bellows: (3-15 or 6-30 psi);
Helical: (0-30" Hg vacuum to 0-30,000 psi)
Accuracy ����������������������������������������� Bellows: ±0.5% of full scale
Static Pressure: ±1% of full scale
Temperature: ±1% of full scale
Material ������������������������������������������� Bellows: Stainless Steel
Helical: Stainless Steel and K-Monel
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Product Warranty
A. Warranty
Cameron International Corporation ("Cameron") warrants that at the time of shipment, the
products manufactured by Cameron and sold hereunder will be free from defects in mate-
rial and workmanship, and will conform to the specifications furnished by or approved by
Cameron.
B. Warranty Adjustment
1. If any defect within this warranty appears, Buyer shall notify Cameron immediately
2. Cameron agrees to repair or furnish a replacement for, but not install, any product
which within one (1) year from the date of shipment by Cameron shall, upon test and
examination by Cameron, prove defective within the above warranty.
3. No product will be accepted for return or replacement without the written authoriza-
tion of Cameron. Upon such authorization, and in accordance with instructions by
Cameron, the product will be returned shipping charges prepaid by Buyer. Replace-
ments made under this warranty will be shipped prepaid.
Product Brand
Barton® is a registered trademark of Cameron International Corporation ("Cameron").
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