APTech Series VS1000 - Manual (Page 5)

VS1000 Manual P/N 00-15000009 Rev 0
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3. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
3.1.1. Marking
The VS1000 is marked with the following information:
Model number
Maximum inlet pressure
Maximum outlet pressure
Serial number
“HP” at high-pressure (inlet) ports
“LP” at low-pressure (outlet) ports
Note: Arrows are sometimes used to point from the “HP” or “LP” text to designate more than one
high-pressure or low-pressure port.
3.1.2. Physical (refer to catalog data sheet or contact AP Tech for more detailed information)
Standard regulator body dimensions are approximately 2 inch (51 mm) diameter by 6 inch
(152 mm) high. Standard steam tube dimensions are 9 inch (229 mm) long and located 1 inch
(25.4 mm) above the base of the regulator.
Weight is approximately 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg).
Standard mounting of regulator is by 2 each 10-32 threaded, 0.25 inch (6.3 mm) deep holes
located in the bottom of the regulator on either side of the standard inlet port. Alternately, the
inlet and outlet connections can be used to secure the regulator if the connections are of
appropriate size and strength, and properly supported.
3.1.3. Porting
Standard inlet: 1/8-27 NPT female
Standard outlet: 1/4-18 NPT female
Optional porting configurations available
3.1.4. Standard Pressure Ratings
3500 psig (241 bar) maximum inlet pressure
30 psig (2.1 bar), 100 psig (6.9 bar), 250 psig (17.2 bar), and 500 psig (34.5 bar) maximum outlet
pressure options (specified when ordered)
Optional pressure ranges available
3.2. Facility Requirements
The following is needed to install the VS1000 at the users facility.
Steam supply and return lines
Mounting brackets
Appropriate pipe or tube fittings
Teflon® thread tape (pipe dope sealants are not recommended as some types can leach impurities
into the process fluid lines or may react with the process fluid)
Various tools