Aluminum Case Pressure and Temperature Circular Chart Recorder, 8 inch and 12 inch

Circular Chart Recorders are a configurable product. Please review our Order Guide and choose the pressure ranges, chart rotation speed, and other specifications needed to build and quote a complete recorder.

Description

Palmer Circular Chart Recorders are durable, fully mechanical units with a low maintenance design.  Measure pressure and temperature in one recorder unit.

Available with up to 3 pens, all  pressure elements are made of 316SS.  All temperature elements have a 300 Series stainless steel bulb, interconnection capillary, and armor available. Choose between Mercury filled and Mercury Free temperature systems. View temperature recorder bulb options.

All systems are field replaceable.

Four case mounting styles are available: wall, flush, pipestand, or portable.

Choose from a variety of recorder drives to configure your recorder.  Our most popular option is the PC-11, C-Cell battery powered, eleven speed motor with speeds of 60 minutes, 96 minutes, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 8 days, 14 days, 16 days, 31 days or 32 days.  Our PC-12, C-Cell battery powered, twelve speed motor offers speeds of 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 4 days, and 7 days.  Spring wound drives are available with rotation of 24 hours / 7 days.

Palmer Chart recorders use disposable fine point felt tipped pens in red, green, and blue.  Black and purple pens are available.  We offer standard and specialty charts to meet the needs of your application.

All Palmer Circular Chart Recorders are built to order in our Asheville, NC factory.

View our Chart Recorder Order Guide to see details of all the available options.

*Mercury is prohibited for sale in some states and countries.

Mercury Free Option

Specifications

Arc Line

6-3/8 inch

Case

Heavy die-cast aluminum

Available Case Colors

White Gloss Powder Coat, standard.
Black Matte Powder Coat or Gray Gloss Powder Coat available upon request.

Maximum Number of Total Systems

3

Number of Pressure Systems

1 or 2

Inches of Mercury Pressure Ranges

0 to 10 Hg
0 to 30 Hg
0 to 50 Hg

Inches of Water Pressure Ranges

0 to 10 in H2O
0 to 15 in H2O
0 to 20 in H2O
0 to 25 in H2O
0 to 30 in H2O
0 to 40 in H2O
0 to 50 in H2O
0 to 60 in H2O
0 to 100 in H2O

Ounces per Square Inch Pressure Ranges

0 to 10 oz/sq. in.
0 to 15 oz/sq. in.
0 to 20 oz/sq. in.
0 to 25 oz/sq. in.
0 to 30 oz/sq. in.
0 to 50 oz/sq. in.

Kilopascal Pressure Ranges

0 to 5 kPa
0 to 20 kPa
0 to 80 kPa
0 to 100 kPa
0 to 500 kPa
0 to 800 kPa
0 to 1,000 kPa
0 to 2,000 kPa
0 to 5,000 kPa

Bar Pressure Ranges

0 to 6 Bar
0 to 10 Bar
0 to 16 Bar
0 to 25 Bar
0 to 40 Bar
0 to 50 Bar
0 to 60 Bar
0 to 100 Bar
0 to 160 Bar
0 to 200 Bar
0 to 250 Bar
0 to 300 Bar
0 to 400 Bar
0 to 500 Bar
0 to 600 Bar
0 to 1,000 Bar
0 to 1,200 Bar
0 to 1,600 Bar
0 to 2,000 Bar

PSI Pressure Ranges

0 to 1 PSI
0 to 3 PSI
0 to 5 PSI
0 to 6 PSI
0 to 8 PSI
0 to 10 PSI
0 to 15 PSI
0 to 20 PSI
0 to 25 PSI
0 to 30 PSI
0 to 35 PSI
0 to 45 PSI
0 to 50 PSI
0 to 60 PSI
0 to 75 PSI
0 to 100 PSI
0 to 120 PSI
0 to 150 PSI
0 to 200 PSI
0 to 250 PSI
0 to 300 PSI
0 to 350 PSI
0 to 400 PSI
0 to 500 PSI
0 to 600 PSI
0 to 750 PSI
0 to 800 PSI
0 to 1,000 PSI
0 to 1,500 PSI
0 to 2,000 PSI
0 to 2,500 PSI
0 to 3,000 PSI
0 to 4,000 PSI
0 to 5,000 PSI
0 to 6,000 PSI
0 to 8,000 PSI
0 to 10,000 PSI
0 to 15,000 PSI
0 to 20,000 PSI
0 to 30,000 PSI
3 to 15 PSI

Pressure Process Connection

Standard: 1/4 inch NPT for pressure ranges at or below 10,000 PSI.
Optional: 1/2 inch NPT.
Autoclave fitting: Specify for 0 to 15,000 PSI, 0 to 20,000 PSI, and 0 to 30,000 PSI ranges. Optional for 0 to 10,000 PSI.

Number of Temperature Systems

1or 2

Mercury Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C
0° to 300°C
0° to 350°C
0° to 400° C

Non-Toxic Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C

Hydrocarbon Filled °C Temperature Ranges

0° to 60°C
0° to 100°C
0° to 120°C
0° to 150°C
0° to 200°C
0° to 250°C
0° to 300°C

Mercury Filled °F Temperature Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F
0° to 600°F
0° to 800°F

Non-Toxic Filled °F Temperature Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F

Hydrocarbon Filled °F Ranges

-30° to 120°F
0° to 100°F
0° to 120°F
0° to 150°F
0° to 200°F
0° to 250°F
0° to 300°F
0° to 400°F
0° to 500°F
0° to 600°F

Battery Powered Recorder Drives

PC-11, eleven speed motor with speeds at: 60 minutes, 96 minutes, 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 8 days, 14 days, 16 days, 31 days, or 32 days with OFF option.

PC-12, twelve speed motor with speeds at: 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 2 hours, 4 hours, 6 hours, 8 hours, 12 hours, 24 hours, 3 days, 4 days, and 7 days, with NO OFF option.

Spring Wound Recorder Drives

Dual Speed: 24 hours / 7 days.

Mounting Options

Wall Mounted
Portable
Flush Mounted* 8 inch models only
Pipestand Mounted

Door Style

Door with Instrument Glass Window
Door with Plexiglass Window
Solid Door
Door with Shatter Proof Safety Glass Window

Capillary Type

Flex Armored Capillary, 1/4 inch diameter, 5 feet included. Mercury filled is 304SS, Mercury-Free is 316SS.

Bendable Stiff Armor, 3/16 inch diameter, 5 feet included. Mercury filled only. 304SS.

Capillary Length

Mercury Filled Systems: Up to 25 feet.
Non-Toxic Filled Systems: Up to 15 feet.
Hydrocarbon Filled Systems: Up to 30 feet.
Call for Systems from 31 to 99 feet.

Bulb Type

Mercury Filled Systems: 45-5, 45-11, 45-12, 45-13, 45-14, 45-29, 45-30.
Mercury Free Systems: 46-5, 46-14.

Pen Colors

Standard: Red, Blue, Green.
Optional: Black, Purple

Accuracy

± 1/2 chart graduation for pressure measurement

8 inch Case Dimensions (Case Only)

W: 10-9/16 in. x H: 13-5/8 in. x D: 4-7/8 in. (W: 268.3 mm x H: 346.0 mm x D: 123.8 mm)

8 inch Case Weight

From 10.2 lbs to 12.5 lbs, depending on configuration

12 inch Case Dimensions (Case Only)

W: 13-1/6 in. x H: 15-13/16 in. x D: 4-7/8 in. (W: 331.8 mm x H: 401.6 mm x D: 123.8 mm)

12 inch Case Weight

From 15.5 lbs to 16.5 lbs, depending on configuration