WIKA · Calibration technology · Family CPA
Pressure controller
Air data test set for automated calibration of altimeters, airspeed indicators, and air data computers with high accuracy and touchscreen interface.
Range
-34…3725 mbar
Output
mA · V
Protection
IP20
CERoHS
Price
On request
Depends on configuration
Special features
- Ps/Qc or Ps/Pt removable transducer that can be changed via the front
- Control stability 0.001 % of span
- Accuracy up to 0.009 % IS-50 (IntelliScale)
- Uncertainty: ±2.5 ft, ±0.06 knots
- RVSM-compliant and automated zero point adjustment
Identification
| Model | CPA8001 |
| Product family | CPA |
| Subcategory | Pressure controller air data test set |
Measuring range
| Pressure ranges | -34…3386 mbar · 0…950 mbar abs. · 0…1253 mbar abs. · 0…1355 mbar abs. · 0…3725 mbar abs. · -34…100 mbar · 552…1172 mbar abs. · 100…1000 mtorr abs. · 0…950 mbar · 0…1253 mbar · 0…1355 mbar · 0…3725 mbar · 0…37 inHg abs. at 0℃ · 0…110 inHg abs. at 0℃ · -1…3 inHg D at 0℃ · -1…100 inHg D at 0℃ · 552…1172 hPa abs. · 8…17 psi abs. |
| Temperature ranges | +15…+45 °C · +0…+70 °C |
Accuracy
| Uncertainty | 0.009 % IS-50 |
Process conditions
| Medium | clean dry air, nitrogen |
| Calibration type | signal |
Electrical characteristics
| Output signal | mA · V · Ps · Pt · Qc · Ps/Qc · Pt/Pt |
Operating environment
| Ambient temperature | +15…+35 °C |
| IP rating | IP20 |
| Weight | 23.6 kg |
Certifications and approvals
| Certifications | CERoHS |
| Traceability | A2LA · DAkkS |
Additional details
| Portable | No |
| Datasheet languages | EN |
Tables from datasheet
As barometric reference
| Measuring range | ■ 552 ... 1.172 mbar abs. ■ 8 ... 17 psi abs. ■ 552 ... 1.172 hPa abs. |
|---|---|
| Accuracy 1) | 0.01 %of reading |
| Function | The barometric reference can be used to switch pressure types 2) , absolute <=> gauge. With gauge pressure sensors, the measuring range of the sensors must begin with -1 bar [-15 psi] in order to carry out an absolute pressure emulation. |
Uncertainty specifications / repeatability
| Ps pressure range | 0.009 %IS-50 0 …32inHg abs. | 0.009 %IS-50 0 …34inHg abs. |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude | Sea level ±2.5 ft 29,000 ft ±3.4 ft 41,000 ft ±5.7 ft | Sea level ±2.5 ft 29,000 ft ±3.6 ft 41,000 ft ±6 ft |
| Pressure | 32 inHg ±0.0027 inHg 15 inHg ±0.0014 inHg 5 inHg ±0.0014 inHg | 34 inHg ±0.003 inHg 15 inHg ±0.0015 inHg 5 inHg ±0.0015 inHg |
| Qc pressure range | 0.01%FS -1 …32inHg | 0.01%FS -1 …80inHg |
| Airspeed | 250 kn ±0.12 kn 500 kn ±0.05 kn 661 kn ±0.03 kn | 250 kn ±0.31 kn 500 kn ±0.13 kn 661 kn ±0.08 kn 1,000 kn ±0.03 kn |
Control parameter
| Control stability of pressure units | 0.002 %of span |
|---|---|
| Control stability of aviation units | → See table 'Control stability of aviation units' |
| Control speed | 10 s to stable flag for a 10 %pressure change into 150 ml [cc] volume. Larger volumes can lengthen this time. Controlling to pressures less than 30 mbar abs. [0.5 psi abs.] will lengthen this time. |
| Control range | 0 ...100%FS |
| Rate control | 0 ... 6,000 ft/min |
| Stability of the rate control | ±0.8 %of the set rate ±10 ft/min |
| Minimum control pressure | 0.0017 bar [0.025 psi] over exhaust pressure or 0.05%FS → Whichever is greater |
| Test volume | 50 ... 1,000 ccm [3 ... 60 in³] |
Further details on: control stability of aviation units
| Altitude | Airspeed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in ft | Stability (± ft) | Knots | Stability (± Knots) | |
| Stability | -1,870 | 0.56 | 0 | 4.684 |
| 0 | 0.59 | 10 | 1.042 | |
| 5,000 | 0.69 | 20 | 0.540 | |
| 10,000 | 0.80 | 30 | 0.363 | |
| 20,000 | 1.11 | 40 | 0.273 | |
| 30,000 | 1.58 | 50 | 0.218 | |
| 40,000 | 2.39 | 60 | 0.182 | |
| 50,000 | 3.88 | 70 | 0.156 | |
| 60,000 | 6.28 | 80 | 0.136 | |
| 65,000 | 7.99 | 90 | 0.121 | |
| - | - | 100 | 0.108 | |
| - | - | 200 | 0.052 | |
| - | - | 300 | 0.033 | |
| - | - | 400 | 0.023 | |
| - | - | 500 | 0.017 | |
| - | - | 600 | 0.013 | |
| - | - | 710 | 0.009 |
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Pressure connections
| Connections | ■ 6 ports with 7/16"-20 F SAE female ■ 2 ports with barb fitting |
|---|---|
| Filter elements | All pressure ports have a 20-micron filters except the barometer and Qc reference. |
| Pressure adapters | ■ 7/16"-20 SAE male to 6 mmtube fitting ■ 7/16"-20 SAE male to ¼" tube fitting ■ 7/16"-20 SAE male to ¼NPT, female thread ■ 7/16"-20 SAE male to ⅛NPT, female thread ■ 7/16"-20 SAE male to ⅛BSP, female thread ■ AN4 fitting ■ AN6 fitting |
| Barometer adapters | Barb fitting |
| Qc reference | Barb fitting |
| Overpressure protection | Safety relief valve scaled to 120 %of full scale of each sensor. |
Pressure connections
| Permissible pressure | |
|---|---|
| Supply port (Ps, Pt/Qc) | Approx.110%FS |
| Measure/Control port (Ps, Pt/Qc) | Max.105%FS |
Communication
| Interface | ■ Ethernet ■ IEEE-488 ■ USB ■ RS-232 (null modem cable not required) |
|---|---|
| Baud rate | ■ 9600 ■ 19200 ■ 38400 ■ 57600 ■ 115200 |
| Command sets | ■ Mensor ■ WIKA SCPI ■ Others on request |
| Response time | < 100 ms |
Voltage supply and performance data
| Operating voltage | ■ AC 100 ... 120 V, 50/60 Hz ■ AC 200 ... 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | Max.140VA |
| Supply voltage fluctuation | ±10 %(AC 90 ...132V / 180 ... 264 V) |
| Overvoltage resistance | Category II |
| Fuse | 2.5 A, 250V;SLO-BLO5x20mm |
| Power cord | ■ For Europa ■ For USA/Canada ■ For UK ■ For India ■ For China |
Operating conditions
| Place of use | Indoor Not for wet locations |
|---|---|
| Altitude per ISA (International Standard Atmosphere) | ■ Up to 19,800 m[65,000 ft] for software ■ Up to 2,000 m[6,562 ft] for instruments |
| Operating temperature | 15 ... 35 °C [59 ... 95 °F] |
| Compensated temperature range | 15 ... 45 °C [59 ... 113 °F] |
| Storage temperature range | 0 ... 70 °C [32 ... 158 °F] |
| Relative humidity, condensation | 35 ... 85 %relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Permissible pressure media | 10 %over the range of the channel's transducer ■ Clean dry air (class 3 instrument air per ISO 8753) ■ Nitrogen (ISO 8573-1:2010 class 5.5.4 or better) |
| Mounting position of transducer | Horizontal or slightly tilted |
| Permissible pollution degree | Degree 2 |
| EMC (HF field) | EN 61326-1 emission (group 1, class A) and immunity (industrial application) |
| Logo | Description | Region |
|---|---|---|
| EU declaration of conformity | European Union |
Certificates
| Calibration 1) | |
|---|---|
| Barometric reference | ■ Without ■ A2LA calibration certificate (traceable and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025) ■ DAkkS calibration certificate for barometric reference (traceable and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025) |
| Reference pressure sensor model CPR8001 | ■ A2LA calibration certificate (traceable and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025) ■ DAkkS calibration certificate - for two measuring ranges (traceable and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025) |
| Recommended calibration interval | 1 year (dependent on conditions of use) |
| Description 1) | Order code CPX-A-A8 | |
|---|---|---|
| - | 19" rack-mount case With side pieces, EU With side pieces,NAM | -R- -U- |
| Barometric reference Measuring range: 552 ... 1,172 mbar abs. Accuracy to 0.01 %of reading | -1- | |
| Measuring range: 552 ... 1,172 hPa abs. Accuracy to 0.01 %of reading | -2- | |
| Measuring range: 8 ... 17 psi abs. Accuracy to 0.01 %of reading | -3- | |
| Calibration adapter For reference pressure sensor, voltage supply and software | -4- | |
| Calibration adapter For barometric reference, voltage supply and software | -5- | |
| Calibration adapter For vacuum sensor, voltage supply and software | -F- | |
| - | Dual differential pressure relief valve | -G- |
| - | Spare vacuum sensor | -H- |
| RS-232 interface cable | -9- | |
| Adapter set 6 mmSwagelok ® male thread (4 adapters) Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] | -M- | |
| Material: brass | ||
| Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass Adapter set ⅛BSPG, female thread (4 adapters) | -B- | |
| Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass | ||
| Adapter set ¼NPT, female thread (4 adapters) Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass | -N- |
| Description 1) | Order code | |
|---|---|---|
| CPX-A-A8 | ||
| Adapter ⅛NPT, Max. 137 Material: | set female thread (4 adapters) bar [2,000 psi] brass | -S- |
| - | Adapter set Consisting of: 2 x AN4 fittings 4 x AN6 fittings Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass | -C- |
| - | Adapter set Consisting of 4 x AN4 fittings Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass | -D- |
| - | Adapter set Consisting of 4 x AN6 fittings Max. 137 bar [2,000 psi] Material: brass | -E- |
| Ordering information for your enquiry: | ||
| 1. Order code: CPX-A-A8 2. Option: | ⇓ [ ] |
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