Emerson Fisher 4196 Data Sheet

4196 Temperature Controllers

D200054X012

Fisherr 4196 Temperature Indicating
Controllers

Product Bulletin

34.6:4196
May 2013

Fisher 4196 temperature indicating controllers show
process temperature and set point on an easy‐to‐read
process scale. The controllers are used in industries
requiring accurate process monitoring and
temperature control.

A temperature bulb (figure 6) measures process
temperature. A 4196 controller then compares

process temperature with an operator‐ adjusted set
point. The controller delivers a pneumatic signal to a
control element. The control element changes the
process temperature toward the set point.

Controller types are available for proportional‐only,
proportional‐plus‐reset, proportional‐plus‐reset‐plus‐
rate, and differential gap for on‐off control.

SET POINT
ADJUSTMENT

PROCESS
TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR

W5823

PIPESTAND‐MOUNTED CONTROLLER

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W5824

SUPPLY
PRESSURE GAUGE

OUTPUT
PRESSURE
GAUGE

INTERIOR OF CONTROLLER

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Specifications

4196 Temperature Controllers

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Available Configurations

See table 1

Process Sensor Range (Input Signal)

Type: Temperature between -73 and 371_C (-100 and
700_F). See table 2 for available ranges

Minimum Span: 60_C or 100_F
Maximum Span: 300_C or 600_F

Output Signal

Proportional or Proportional‐Plus‐Reset Range:

J 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or J 0.4 to 2.0 bar

(6 to 30 psig)

Differential Gap Output:

(0 and 20 psig) or

J 0 and 2.4 bar (0 and 35 psig)

Action: Field‐reversible between

J 0 and 1.4 bar

J direct (increasing

sensed temperature increases output pressure) or
reverse (increasing sensed temperature decreases
output pressure)

Process Scale

Matched to the range of the sensing element as

(1)

standard. Optional

scales available.

Supply and Output Connections

1/4 NPT internal

Supply Pressure Requirements

(2)

See table 3

Supply Pressure Medium

Air or natural gas

(3)

Remote Set Point Pressures

J 0.2 to 1.0 bar (3 to 15 psig) or J 0.4 to 2.0 bar

(6 to 30 psig)

J

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Maximum Allowable Pressure in Closed Vessel
(For Temperature Element Assembly)

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9.7 mm (3/8‐Inch) Diameter Temperature Bulb:
69 bar (1000 psig)

14.3 mm (9/16‐Inch) Diameter Temperature Bulb:

34.5 bar (500 psig)

Construction Materials

See table 4

Controller Adjustments

Proportional Band: 5 to 500% of process scale range
Reset: Adjustable from 0.01 to more than 74 min per

repeat (from 100 to less than 0.0135 repeats per min)
Differential Gap Controllers: Adjustable from 1 to
100% of process scale range
Set Point: Continuously adjustable from 0 to 100% of
the scale range

Controller Performance

Repeatability: 0.4% of output span
Dead Band: Less than 0.4% of process scale range
Time Constant of Temperature Bulb: 6 to 12 seconds

for a 93_C (200_F) span (bare bulb in agitated liquid)

Steady‐State Air Consumption

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0.2 to 1.0 Bar (3 to 15 psig) Output:

3

0.09 m

0.4 to 2.0 Bar (6 to 30 psig) Output:

0.13 m

Delivery Capacity

0.2 to 1.0 Bar (3 to 15 Psig) Output:

6.4 m

0.4 to 2.0 Bar (6 to 30 Psig ) Output:

9.4 m

/hr (3.5 scfh)

3

/hr (5.0 scfh)

3

/hr (240 scfh)

3

/hr (350 scfh)

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Table of Contents

Features 4.....................................

Construction Features 6.........................

Principle of Operation 7.........................

Proportional-Only Controllers 7..................

Proportional-Plus-Reset 7.......................

Proportional-Plus-Reset-Plus Rate Controllers 7....

Differential Gap Controllers 7...................

Anti-Reset Windup Option 7....................

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Remote Set Point Option 9.....................

Auto/Manual Station Option 9...................

External Feedback Option 10....................

Installation 11.................................

Ordering Information 14.........................

Applications 14...............................

Construction 14...............................

4196 Temperature Controllers

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Specifications (continued)

Exhaust Capacity

0.2 to 1.0 Bar (3 to 15 Psig) Output:

3

/hr (186 scfh)

5.0 m

0.4 to 2.0 Bar (6 to 30 Psig ) Output:

3

7.9 m

/hr (295 scfh)

Operative Ambient Temperature Limits

–40 to 70_C (–40 to 160_F)
Complies with the requirements of ATEX Group II

Category 2 Gas and Dust

Note: Specialized instrument terms are defined in ANSI/ISA Standard 51.1 - Process Instrument Terminology.

1. Consult your Emerson Process Management sales office for additional information.

2. The pressure/temperature limits in this document and any applicable standard or code limitation should not be exceeded.

3. This product can be used with natural gas. Natural gas should not contain more than 20 ppm of H

4. At 40_C (100_F )

5. Normal m

6. Without auto/manual switch. With auto/manual switch, air consumption is 10.0 scfh (0.28 normal m

7. Also for transportation and storage limits.

3

/hr‐‐normal cubic meters per hour (m3/hr, 0_C and 1.01325 bar, absolute). Scfh‐‐standard cubic feet per hour (ft3/hr, at 60_F and 14.7 psig).

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(2)(7)

Housing

Designed to NEMA 3 (Weatherproof) and IEC 529
IP54 specifications

Mounting

Controller can be mounted on

J wall, or J pipestand

Approximate Weight

4.5 kg (10 lb)

S.

2

3

/hr) for either output range.

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J actuator, J panel,

Table 1. Available Configurations

TYPE

NUMBER

4196A
4196AE
4196AM
4196AME

4196B
4196BE
4196BF
4196BFE
4196BM
4196BME
4196BFM
4196BFME

4196C
4196CE
4196CF
4196CFE
4196CM
4196CME
4196CFM
4196CFME

4196S
4196SE
4914HSM
4196SME

1. Reverse‐acting constructions are designated by an R added to the type number.

(1)

Proportional‐

Only

Suffix Letter A

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Proportional‐

Plus Reset

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Proportional‐Plus

Reset‐Plus‐Rate

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CONFIGURATIONS

Differential

Gap

C

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X

Suffix Letter

S

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Anti‐Reset

Windup

Suffix Letter

F

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Remote Set

Point

Suffix Letter

M

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Internal Auto/

Manual Station

Suffix Letter

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4196 Temperature Controllers

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Table 2. Available Temperature Ranges of Temperature Bulbs

TEMPERATURE SPAN

_C Minimum _C Maximum _C _C mm _C Minimum _C Maximum _C

100 100

150 150 0 to 150 -30 to 160 -15 225

Metric

Units

U. S.

Units

1. Contact your Emerson Process Management sales office about other spans and ranges.

2. All temperature bulbs are tested to +50 percent of overrange limits. With travel stops in place, if the overrange limits are exceeded, the controller may require recalibration.

3. With travel stops in place, temperatures in excess of these values may cause permanent damage to the temperature element.

60 60

150 150

170 200 0 to 200 -75 to 230 -20 300
275 300 0 to 300 -75 to 370 -30 450 590

_F Minimum _F Maximum _F _F Inch _F Minimum _F Maximum _F

175 200

250 300 0 to 300 -25 to 325 -30 450

100 100

125 150 50 to 200 -25 to 225 35 275
270 300 100 to 400 25 to 400 70 550
300 400 0 to 400 -100 to 450 -40 600
525 600 0 to 600 -100 to 700 -60 900 1100

ELEMENT

RANGE

0 to 100

50 to 150 40 200

-15 to 85 -25 135

-20 to 40 -30 to 95
0 to 60 -30 to 95 -6 90

60 to 120 38 to 150 54 150

-75 to 75 -75 to 135 -90 150

50 to 200 -5 to 200 35 275

0 to 200

50 to 250 30 350

100 to 300 80 400

0 to 100

50 to 150 40 200

100 to 200 75 to 300 65 250

OPERATING

RANGE

‐15 to 150

0 to 300

-25 to 200

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TEMPERATURE

BULB DIAMETER

9.5

14.3

3/8

9/16

OVERRANGE LIMITS

-10 150

-26 70

-20 300

-10 150

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MAXIMUM

TEMPERATURE

230

190

400

450

375

750

(3)

Features

n Easy Maintenance—Simple design allows fast, easy

maintenance and minimal spare parts inventory.

n Easy Adjustment—Adjusting the set point, adjusting

the zero and span of the process pointer, and
switching between direct and reverse action are
accomplished quickly and without special tools.
Also, no interaction occurs when the set point and
proportional band are adjusted.

n Vibration Resistance—The simple design and low

mass of internal parts allow the controller to
withstand the vibrations found in most plant
environments.

n Highly Visible Display—Two red pointers on a

114 mm (4‐1/2 inch), white‐on‐black scale show
process temperature and deviation from set point
at a glance. Two other gauges monitor supply and
output pressures.

n Low Air Consumption—The relay and nozzle design

reduces steady‐state air consumption to as low as

0.09 m

n Corrosion Resistance—Tough plastic housing resists

3

/h (3.5 scfh).

corrosive environments. Internal constructions are
available to resist corrosive supply pressure media
such as sour gas.

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Table 3. Supply Pressure Data

Output Signal Range

0.2 to 1.0 or

Bar

Psig

1. If this pressure is exceeded, control stability may be impaired.

2. If this pressure is exceeded, damage to the controller may result.

0 and 1.4 (differential gap)

0.4 to 2.0 or
0 and 2.4 (differential gap)

3 to 15 or
0 and 20 (differential gap)

6 to 30 or
0 and 35 (differential gap)

Table 4. Construction Materials

Part Standard Material Optional Material

Thermal element assembly

Case and cover Polyester plastic - - -

Exterior tubing Copper

Exterior fittings C36000 (brass)

Interior tubing S30400 (304 stainless steel) - - -

Nozzle S30300 - - -

Flapper S31600 (316 stainless steel) - - -

Relay springs

Relay O-rings Nitrile - - -

Relay diaphragms Nitrile - - -

Other relay metal parts

Feedback bellows assembly C51000 (bronze) S32100 (321 stainless steel)

Supply and output gauges Brass (wetted parts only) Stainless steel (wetted parts only)

Bushing Stainless steel - - -

Thermowell Stainless steel

Remote set point element

1. For the temperature bulb, capillary tube, and armor.

N09902 nickel alloy and
S30300 (303 stainless steel)

(1)

JS30200 (302 stainless steel) or Jsteel

JAluminum or Jstainless steel

JN09902 nickel alloy or
JS30300

Normal Operating Supply

(1)

Pressure

1.4 2.8

2.4 2.8

20 40

35 40

- - -

JStainless steel or Jpolyethylene

JStainless steel or Jpolyethylene

- - -

- - -

JCarbon steel or JN04400 nickel alloy

- - -

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Maximum Pressure to Prevent

Internal Damage

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