APC Low Power Flow Control
Pressure Controllers
Electronic Pressure Control
Physical Properties
Technology:
Piezo Actuated Proportional Valve
Media:
Non-Corrosive and Mildly
Corrosive Gases
Operating Environment:
0 to 55C
Storage Environment:
-40 to 55C
Dimensions:
Upright Configuration
Length: 1.07" (22.3mm)
Width: 1.50" (38.0mm)
Height: 1.84" (45.6mm)
Manifold Configuration
Length: 1.07" (22.3mm)
Width: 2.52" (64.1mm)
Height: 1.60" (40.6mm)
Porting:
Face seal, 10-32 Threads
Wetted Materials:
Viton, Teflon, Aluminum (Hard
Coat annodized), 303 & 316 Stain-
less, BeCu, Kapton, Brass, Nylon
Compact, Low Power Module
Based on piezo actuator technology
Parkers Active Pressure Controller (APC) series is a family of compact,
modular controllers. Based on piezo actuator technology, the APC
consumes minimal power (<40 mA at 12 VDC) while offering exceptional
response time (<20 ms). The onboard analog control electronics provide
outstanding accuracy (0.2% FS typical). The APC control scheme enables
set and forget operation for applications where stand-alone operation is
desirable. Simply tune the APCs onboard pressure set point adjustment
to the desired level and walk away. The onboard control loop will maintain
pressure at the set-point indefinitely. If preferred, the APC can also be
controlled through external control hardware.
Features
Piezo-based pressure controller offers high accuracy control with mini-
mal power consumption less than 40 mA draw at 12 VDC.
Available in 5 standard pressure ranges for precise control.
High-efficiency device produces minimal heat no impact on sensitive
flow measurements.
Can be operated in stand-alone mode to avoid the expense of an
independent control system.
Rapid response time (< 20 ms) gives high level of flow stability.
Tailored to customer pressure/flow and mounting requirements.
Multiple Product Configurations Available
Parker builds each APC around its customers application requirements.
Standard pressure ranges include 03.5 psid up to 0145 psid; flow rates can
be controlled in the range of 040 slpm of air. Two body styles are also avail-
able with 10-32 threaded ports featured on the Upright body and face sealing
ports incorporated into the Manifold Mount body. Custom configurations are
also possible. Please consult the factory for details.
Electrical Performance Characteristics
Main Power: Pressure Ranges:
12 VDC +/- 15% 03.5, 07.25, 014.7,
Input Control: 029, 0145
0-5 VDC standard Accuracy:
Consult factory for other options +/- .2% FS Typical
Monitor Voltage: +/- 1.5% FS Max
0-5 VDC standard Response:
Current Requirements: < 20 msec (Output volume dependant)
< 40 mA Linearity:
Electrical Requirements: < +/- 1% FS
5 pin, 24 harness included Max. Supply Pressure:
200 PSI
Flow Rates:
040 SLPM (Air)
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Dimensions

Electronic Pressure Control

2X 0.13/3.4
2X 0.13/3.
Manifold Mount Option Upright Mount Option
1.80 / 45.7

1.07 / 27.3
1.07 / 27.3 1.80 / 45.7
.15 / 3.9
Electrical Connection
.91 / 23.2
.91 / 23.2 1.60 / 40.6
1.60 / 40.6 1.80 / 45.7

Manual Control
Electrical Connection Adjustment Electrical Connection Header .15 / 3.9 .30 / 7.6 .15 / 3.9
Electrical Connection 4X 0.15/3.8
4X 0.15/3.8
Thru Manual
Thru .05 / 1.3.05 / 1.3
Control
.59 / 15.1 .81 / 20.5
.81 / 20.5
Mounting Mounting
Manual Holes
Control Holes
Adjustment Electrical Connection Header
Electrical Connection Header
2X 0.13/3.4 .30 / 7.6
.30 / /7.6
1.07 27.3
Adjustment
.59 / 15.1
.59 / 15.1
1.07 / 27.3 2X 0.13/3.4 1.07 / 27.3
2X 0.13/3.4 1.07 / 27.3
.91 / 23.2 1.60 / 40.6
2X Face-Seal 2X Face-Seal 1.07 /4X27.3
1.07 / 27.3 0.15/3.8 Thru .05 / 1.3 .81 / 20.5
O-Ring Gland O-Ring
.91 / 23.2
Gland.91 / Mounting
23.2 Holes
1.60 / 40.6
1.60 / 40.6 1.50 / 38.0 2X 10-322X 10-32
Uses 2-009 Uses Size2-0094XSize
0.15/3.8 Thru
4X 0.15/3.8 Thru
.05 / 1.3
Mounting Holes
.05 / 1.3
.81 / 20.5
.81 / 20.5 Fitting Ports
1.50 / 38.0
Fitting Ports
O-Rings
2X Face-Seal
O-Ring Gland
O-Rings Mounting Holes 2X 10-32
1.50 / 38.0

Uses 2-009 Size

2X Face-Seal 2.25 / 57.2
2.25 / 57.2 Fitting Ports
2.52 / 64.1
2.52 / 64.1 1.84 / 46.6
1.8
O-Rings
2X Face-Seal
Inlet PortInlet Port
O-Ring Gland 2X 10-32 Inlet PortInlet Port
O-Ring Gland
Inlet PortUses 2-009 Size
2.25 / 57.2 2.52 / 64.1 2X 10-32 Inlet Port Fitting Ports 1.881.84/ /47.6
1.88 / 47.6
46.6
Uses 2-009 Size
O-Rings
O-Rings .66 / 16.8 .66 / 16.8
.66 / 16.8 1.88 / 47.6 Fitting Ports
.66 / 16.8 .66 / 16.8
.66 / 16.8
2.25 / 57.2 2.52 / 64.1 1.84 / 46.6
Inlet Port 2.25 / 57.2 2.52 / 64.1 Inlet Port 1.84 / 46.6
Inlet Port 1.88 / 47.6Inlet Port
Outlet Port .66 / 16.8 1.88 / 47.6 Outlet Port .66 / 16.8
.66 / 16.8 .66 / 16.8.53 / 13.4
.69 / 17.6
Outlet Port
Outlet Port Outlet Port
Outlet Port
Outlet Port
Outlet Port
Outlet Port
Outlet Port
.53 / 13.4 .53 / 13.4
.53 / 13.4
.69 / 17.6
.69 / 17.6
.69 / 17.6
.69 / 17.6 .53 / 13.4
2.27 / 57.7

.50 / 12.7 .27 / 6.8

2.27 / 57.7
.04 / 1.0 2.27 / 57.7
.50 / 12.7 .27 / 6.8
.50 / 12.7 .27 / 6.8
.04 / 1.0 Electrical Connection Details
.04 / 1.0
Dimensions shown are in inches/mm
.50 / 12.7
.50 / 12.7 .27 / 6.8.27 / 6.8 Manual
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection Details
Control
Details
Adjustment
(see note below)
.04 / 1.0.04 / 1.0 Manual Control
Manual Control
Adjustment
Pin 5 PinAdjustment
1
(see note below)
Mounting (see note below)
Connection Details Electrical Connection Details
Pin
1 Pin 5
Description
+VDC
Pin 5
Header Wire Color
Pin 1 Red
Pin 1
Notes
8-14 Volts DC Power Electrical
Electrical
Connection
Connection
Details Details
2 Common
Connection Details
Black
3 Connection Details
Control Input
Pin Description
Blue
0-5 V or 4-20 mA DC Option
Header Wire when
(Specify Color ordering) Notes
Pin Description Header Wire
1 Color +VDC Notes Red 8-14 Volts DC Power
4 Input Monitor Yellow8-14 Volts DC Power
Manifold Mounting 1
2
+VDC
5
Common Upright Mounting
Red
Output Monitor2
Black
Common
Green
Black
0-5 Volts DC
0-5 V or 4-20 mA DC Option Manual Control
Manual Control
Note: To use Manual3Control, Control
0-5Input
short together mA 3Blue
V or 4-20pins DC Option
and 4. The pressure
Control Input (Specify when ordering)
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Adjustment
3 Blue (Specify when ordering)
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turning the screw
Monitor of Yellow
the Manual Control to set
4 Input
theMonitor
desired output Yellow
pressure.
5 Output Monitor Green 0-5 Volts DC

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below)
note below)
5 Output Monitor Green 0-5 Volts DC
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Note: To use Manual Control, short together pins 3 and 4. The pressure
shortthen
Central Controller
together pins 3 and
be manually 4. turning
set by The pressure
the screw of the Manual Control to set

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7 6
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6
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4
4
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Controller
Application
Connection
Connection
Details Details
Pin Description
Pin Description Color Wire Color Notes
Header WireHeader Notes
To Application 1 +VDC
1 +VDC Red Red 8-14 Volts DC8-14 Volts DC Power
Power
via Application-Specific 2 Common
2 CommonBlack Black
Pressure Restrictor 0-5mA
0-5 V or 4-20 V or
DC4-20 mA DC Option
Option
3 Control
3 Input Control Input
Blue Blue(Specify when
Source (Specify when ordering)
ordering)
4 Input Monitor
Input4Monitor Yellow Yellow
5 Output Monitor
Output5 Monitor Green Green 0-5 Volts DC0-5 Volts DC
Note: To useNote:
Manual
To use
Control,
Manual
short
Control,
together
short
pins
together
3 and 4.
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3 and
pressure
4. The pressure
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to set
Control to set
the desired the
output
desired
pressure.
output pressure.

Ordering Information
8 8 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 4
part number

Family APC APC APC APC APC

part description

Pressure Range 0-145 PSI 0-145 PSI 0-15 PSI 0-145 PSI 0-15 PSI
Material Viton Viton Viton Viton Viton
Effective Orifice (in.) 0.065 0.010 0.030 0.003 0.010
Power 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC
Mounting Fittings Fittings Fittings Fittings Fittings
Control 0 - 5 volts 0 - 5 volts 0 - 5 volts 0 - 5 volts 0 - 5 volts
Bleed Orifice None None None None None
1 Standard Configurations have a slight constant bleed to atmosphere to accurately control pressure and are typically used to pressurize closed volumes of inert gasses.
Alternate Configuration are typically selected for gas flow applications and do not have an internal bleed.
2 Control starts at approximately 10% of full scale control voltage and pressure rating allowing for positive shuttoff.
Pressure control may not be possible below 10% of full scale rating.
NOTE: Please consult Parker Precision Fluidics for other considerations. For more detailed information, visit us on the Web.

To order, call 1 603 595 1500